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A review by bludgeoned_by_hail
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat: And Other Clinical Tales by Oliver Sacks
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.5
A warm, empathetic approach to the harrowing existential horror pit of neuropathology.
While sometimes it may get a bit slow or overly technical for a lay audience, I believe the book balances the tasks of presenting thorough neuropathological case studies, making interesting narratives of them, highlighting the human individuals behind the conditions, and analyzing the broader patterns these cases reflect in science and society with a lot of poise, compassion, and curiosity.
Very recommended to anyone looking to pursue a career in the field.
While sometimes it may get a bit slow or overly technical for a lay audience, I believe the book balances the tasks of presenting thorough neuropathological case studies, making interesting narratives of them, highlighting the human individuals behind the conditions, and analyzing the broader patterns these cases reflect in science and society with a lot of poise, compassion, and curiosity.
Very recommended to anyone looking to pursue a career in the field.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Medical content
Minor: Forced institutionalization and Ableism