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 | Some of the stories are sad because of the devastating conditions but some are also inspiring because of how some of the people find a way of making life still worthwhile. In this collection I was particularly struck in this regard by the first and the last. I think Sacks gives back as much as a person is able to in his position. There are no miracle cures for these conditions in fact he says himself that the neurologist gains more from the interaction than the patient because there is little at the moment that can be done to help. It was only the thoroughness of the testing that gave the artist the green filter spectacles that he did find useful. I think he gets a more thorough understanding than would be achieved in just clinical consultations which, in the long run, will benefit patients of the future. he tries to see the person behind the condition and has a great respect for his patients.
If you have some knowledge of neuroscience and or cognitive psychology, as I have, there ... read more.
Written by Oliver Sacks.
Published 12 January 1996.
Published by Picador.
rrp £8.99.
329 pages Paperback.
ISBN: 0330343475
ISBN-13: 9780330343473 | |
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