A Leg to Stand on
Book • 1984
In this book, Oliver Sacks chronicles his own journey from a traumatic injury to health after an encounter with a bull on a mountain in Norway left him with a severely damaged leg.
The book explores the strange medical journey that followed, where Sacks experienced a profound sense of alienation from his leg.
It is an illuminating examination of the experience of patienthood, the inner nature of illness and health, and a fascinating exploration of the physical basis of identity.
The book explores the strange medical journey that followed, where Sacks experienced a profound sense of alienation from his leg.
It is an illuminating examination of the experience of patienthood, the inner nature of illness and health, and a fascinating exploration of the physical basis of identity.
