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_bookmoth's review
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
I often put book on my TBR because it was mentioned either on social media, a YouTube video, or cited/referenced in another book. I have no idea how this book came on my list, but it was an interesting read.
There were some essays that were too technical for me like ¨Speed" and "The Other Road: Freud as Neurologist" but there were also gems like "Darwin and the Meaning of Flowers" and "The Creative Self".
It was a read out of my comfort zone, but definitely worthwhile.
There were some essays that were too technical for me like ¨Speed" and "The Other Road: Freud as Neurologist" but there were also gems like "Darwin and the Meaning of Flowers" and "The Creative Self".
It was a read out of my comfort zone, but definitely worthwhile.
need_to_read's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
leymag's review against another edition
4.0
3.75 stars ---
(Audio)
Intensely fascinating.
With this being technically my first encounter with non-fiction, this collection of Oliver Sack's essays was mind-blowing. I was intimidated by my lack of knowledge but excited to learn.
The topics in this book are vast. He covers so many things and somehow makes these diverse topics flow together seamlessly in the chapters. Even though I knew basically nothing about anything and went into this entire thing blind, I thankfully did not have information whiplash. He was thorough and made it so easy to follow and become invested in his research.
I loved the balance of his personal findings and the discoveries of scientists both in his field and not. It sparked a lot of thought processes I would not have been privy to. Very excited to say this find was a win.
(Audio)
Intensely fascinating.
With this being technically my first encounter with non-fiction, this collection of Oliver Sack's essays was mind-blowing. I was intimidated by my lack of knowledge but excited to learn.
The topics in this book are vast. He covers so many things and somehow makes these diverse topics flow together seamlessly in the chapters. Even though I knew basically nothing about anything and went into this entire thing blind, I thankfully did not have information whiplash. He was thorough and made it so easy to follow and become invested in his research.
I loved the balance of his personal findings and the discoveries of scientists both in his field and not. It sparked a lot of thought processes I would not have been privy to. Very excited to say this find was a win.
alelu_09's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
toniclark's review against another edition
4.0
Essays on creativity, memory, time, consciousness, and experience. Sacks is always so good to read and hear, over and over.