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The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales
by Oliver Sacks
This is a delightful series of cases that, despite some technical jargon and odd historical/cultural references, is quite accessable. Do not expect to close the book with a profound understanding of how the brain functions; that's not the point. While Sacks often describes the neurologic foundation of symptoms, at least in general terms, his cases are better appreciated by focusing on their humanism. Although outdated in some ways and riddled with improbable dialogues, Sacks, with his remarkable sense of wonder at the interface between man and medicine, provides insights that remain pertinent in 2020.