Description
In this profound autobiographical account, renowned neurologist Oliver Sacks recounts his harrowing experience of a severe mountaineering accident and the subsequent psychogenic leg paralysis that followed. Stranded and injured, Sacks embarks on a deeply personal and arduous journey of recovery, grappling with a limb that feels alien and unresponsive. Through his eloquent prose, he offers a unique and intimate exploration of depersonalization, the intricate relationship between mind and body, and the transformative power of understanding patienthood from the inside.
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paperback
J. Curley
Published Jan 1, 1988
ISBN: 1555044913
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First Published
1984
Language
eng
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