Tish O. (tish) - reviewed An Anthropologist on Mars: Seven Paradoxical Tales on + 384 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
this book was my first introduction to Oliver Sacks. a friend told me about the section in this book about Temple Grandin (she is autistic and actually named the book). he also tells of the surgeon with Tourette's syndrome that stops when he operates and this surgeon is also a piolot.the author flew with him and it is a pretty amusing passage.there are about 7 stories some more interesting than others.a very interesting read.
Stella P. (Tabby) reviewed An Anthropologist on Mars: Seven Paradoxical Tales on + 195 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
The brain is an amazing organ indeed. Here we have 7 paroxical tales of neurological disorders and creativity. How do neurological disorders relate to creativity? How do patients compensate for loss of neurologic function? How can a surgeon operate despite the outbursts of Tourette's syndrome or how can an artist paint if he loses his ability to see color? I've liked all of Dr. Sacks' books and this one is one his best.
Helpful Score: 1
Here is a compassionate scientist neurologist who writes the case study into a work of art.