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The Mind's Eye

by Oliver Sacks

The Mind's Eye

by Oliver Sacks

In 'The Mind's Eye', renowned neurologist Oliver Sacks explores the adaptive strategies of individuals facing distinct visual and cognitive challenges. The book shares stories of people who, despite losing abilities such as face recognition and three-dimensional depth perception, discover new ways to connect with the world around them. Sacks delves into the condition's neurological underpinnings and their impact on the human experience of the world. The narration moves from the case studies of his patients to Sacks' own experience with an eye tumor, providing a personal understanding of the intricate connections between vision, perception, and identity. The book is a celebration of human adaptability and the brain's remarkable capacity for change.

  • Memoirs
  • Non-Fiction
  • Health & Wellness
  • Science
  • Adaptation
  • Humanity
  • Perception
  • Vision
  • Neuroscience
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