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The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat

And Other Clinical Tales
Book • 1985
This book is a compilation of twenty-four essays divided into four sections: 'Losses', 'Excesses', 'Transports', and 'The World of the Simple'.

It delves into various neurological conditions, including visual agnosia, as seen in the titular case of a man who mistakes his wife's head for a hat.

The book provides a profound understanding of the human mind and its complexities, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of individuals with neurological disorders.

Sacks narrates complex medical phenomena in an accessible manner, exploring aspects of brain function, memory, perception, and the intricate relationship between the physical and mental selves.

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Sam Jacobs
as a famous book of case histories about neurology.
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Diane Hennacy
, in which Oliver Sacks describes autistic young men who could generate prime numbers.
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Michael Shermer
, Oliver Sacks' books detail weird experiences that people have, explaining them through neuroscience.
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John Podhoretz
as the most famous book of neurologist Oliver Sacks.
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, who reflect on their experiences reading it as undergraduates and its impact.
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mentions Oliver Sacks' book when giving examples of precognitive dreams.
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as a model for the show's mix of science and heart.
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as a book she read in 1986 that sparked her interest in autistic savants.
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Hamilton Morris
as an example of a scientist who didn't publicly acknowledge his drug use.
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as an example of a case study illustrating the link between brain function and memory.
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Referenced by Jordan Feigenbaum as another great book by Oliver Sacks.
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Matt Zeigler
as an entry-level book by Oliver Sacks exploring unusual neurological cases.
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Alex Cox
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Merlin Mann
said, "Caps for sale".
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John Ortberg
when discussing memory and its impact on spiritual experiences.
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Gad Saad
as the title of Oliver Sack's book where a story called 'The President's Speech' can be found.
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Tevin Naidu
who stated that he read this book as a child and it got him into being a doctor.
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