A review by whoz_ophelia
An Anthropologist on Mars by Oliver Sacks
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
This is only my second Oliver Sacks read and I feel safe in saying I am once again blown away. As you know, I have a dilettante's interest in neuro- biology and - psychology, and am fascinated by the way our brains perceive the world (what is essentially just bits matter.)
While detailing the experiences of people with certain neural and/or cognitive defects, Sacks manages to break down complex terms and concepts in a way the average reader can understand. He also focuses on the humanity of his subjects, and how their defects contribute to their humanity. Every time I read a book like this I am left in awe of the machine that is the human body and all the little things we take for granted. Will be reading more Oliver Sacks, I am fast becoming a fan.
While detailing the experiences of people with certain neural and/or cognitive defects, Sacks manages to break down complex terms and concepts in a way the average reader can understand. He also focuses on the humanity of his subjects, and how their defects contribute to their humanity. Every time I read a book like this I am left in awe of the machine that is the human body and all the little things we take for granted. Will be reading more Oliver Sacks, I am fast becoming a fan.