The acclaimed author of Awakenings and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat offers portraits of seven men and women who have succeeded in adapting and finding powers that transform their very identity and lives--and show us a new perspective on the way our brains construct our individual worlds. Includes 12 pages of illustrations, eight in full color.
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The acclaimed author of Awakenings and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat offers portraits of seven men and women who have succeeded in adapting and finding powers that transform their very identity and lives--and show us a new perspective on the way our brains construct our individual worlds. Includes 12 pages of illustrations, eight in full color.
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The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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Good. This is a ex library book, stickers and markings accordingly. Fast shipping and order satisfaction guaranteed. A portion of your purchase benefits Non-Profit Organizations, First Aid and Fire Stations!
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Very Good+ in Very Good+ jacket. 8vo-over 7æ"-9æ" tall. Hardcover in light beige dust-jacket. 328 pages. Selected Bibliography, Bibliographic References, Index. Illustrated with drawings. Presumed book club edition, with no price on dust-jacket flap, second printing. No previous ownership marks. Seven anecdotal tales by a clinical neurologist providing "...a new perspective on the way our brains construct our individual worlds." A clean, square, unmarked copy. Very good+ in a very good+ dust-jacket.
Oliver Sacks with his warm, down to earth story telling informs us of the strengths of several neurological disorders. He leads us through an intimate, day to day journey with seven of these very special people. His telling widens our own understanding of what it means to be human. We become humbled and enriched by this book. It is easy to read, hard to put down, soothing to the soul. Thanks, Oliver, for your open, curious mind and big heart.
