The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks

And Other Clinical Tales

The book is a collection of clinical tales about patients suffering from a variety of neurological disorders. The author, a neurologist, shares his experiences with these patients, whose conditions range from common ailments like amnesia and aphasia, to rare disorders like visual agnosia and Tourette's Syndrome. The stories are both compassionate and insightful, revealing the complexities of the human brain and the resilience of the human spirit, even in the face of debilitating illness.

The 673rd greatest book of all time


Published
1985
Nationality
British
Type
Nonfiction
Pages
233-350
Words
63,000
Original Language
English
Alternate Titles
The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat And Other Clinical Tales

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