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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
English
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Awakenings Is A Moving, True-Story Exploration Of Consciousness Told Through The Life Stories Of Twenty Patients Who Awaken From Decades Of Catatonia After A Sleeping-Sickness Outbreak In The Aftermath Of World War I. Written By Oliver Sacks, This Non-Fiction Work Blends Medical Insight With Intimate Humanity To Appeal To Adult Readers Who Love Science-Inspired Biography And Humane, Reflective Prose. The Tone Is Compassionate, Hopeful, And Thought-Provoking.
Structured As A Sequence Of Case Histories And Clinical Reflections, Awakenings Weaves Patient Voices With Sacks's Careful Observations. The Narrative Balances Medical Detail With Intimate Portraits, Letting Readers Feel Each Moment Of Awakening And The Struggles That Follow. It Presents Key Ideas Such As Consciousness, Neurobiology, And The Transformative Effect Of L-Dopa, All Explained In Accessible Language That Invites Curiosity Rather Than Jargon.
Rather Than A Dry Medical Record, The Book Reads Like A Humane Voyage Into Memory, Identity, And The Ethics Of Experimental Treatment. The Pace Pairs Precise Science With Lyrical Storytelling, Drawing You Into Hospital Routines, The Lives Of Patients, And The AuthorโS Evolving Perspective As Awakenings Ripple Through A New World.
After Finishing Awakenings, Readers Gain A Nuanced Sense Of The Fragility And Tenacity Of Life, A Deeper Empathy For Those Living Between Moments Of Wakefulness And Dream, And A Lasting Appreciation For The Power Of Compassionate Care And Scientific Curiosity To Illuminate What It Means To Be Human.
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Author
Oliver Sacks
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Number of Pages
464
Language
English
SKU
BK0481182
ISBN
9781529087437
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
Paperback
Binding
Paperback
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โน 97 Off
Oliver Sacks was a British neurologist and author known for narrative case studies exploring the human mind, bridging science and literature. The authorโs work continues to be widely read and appreciated for its clarity, insight, and lasting relevance across diverse audiences. The authorโs work continues to be widely read and appreciated for its clarity, insight, and lasting relevance across diverse audiences.