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Awakenings is a 1973 non-fiction book by Oliver Sacks. It recounts the life histories of those who had been victims of the 1920s encephalitis lethargica epidemic. Sacks chronicles his efforts in the late 1960s to help these patients at the Beth Abraham Hospital in the Bronx, New York.
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Insightful exploration of patients awakening from neurological coma.
Who is this book for?
If you're curious about the human mind and resilience, Awakenings offers a compassionate look at patients awakening after years of being trapped in their bodies. Oliver Sacks brings their stories to life with empathy and scientific curiosity, making it a transformative read for those interested in neurology and the human spirit.
