Oliver Sacks on how an unconventional childhood shaped his love of science

The British author and neurologist's books explored the depths of human consciousness, blending philosophy with medicine. Eleanor Wachtel spoke to Sacks four times over the course of his career.
The British author and neurologist's books explored the depths of human consciousness, blending philosophy with medicine. Eleanor Wachtel spoke to Sacks four times over the course of his career.

Oliver Sacks, M.D. Academy of Achievement

In Oliver Sacks' final book, the writer's signature charm and self-effacing kindness shine through one last time

The First Time Oliver Sacks Saw Heaven (1964)

The strange case of Dr Oliver Sacks

On the Move: A Life by Oliver Sacks

Love, Lunacy, and a Life Fully Lived: Oliver Sacks, the Science of Seeing, and the Art of Being Seen – The Marginalian

Oliver Sacks, M.D. Academy of Achievement

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