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Ryan_Shewcraft
Posted November 4, 2008
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Truth is stranger than fiction
Sacks relays some very interesting stories of the strange neurological cases that he has come across in his practice. The disorders sound like they were pulled straight from a science fiction book. It was a delight to read about the many tricks that the mind can play on our perceptions.
However, I was hoping for a bit more technical explanation as to why these disorder occur. I am unsure if much of this was left out because the book was meant for a general audience or if the reason is that it is not yet understood. Lacking this technical aspect, I have to admit that I eventually dulled to the novelty of the stories and found myself getting slightly bored in the second half of the book. Nonetheless, the stories are told with genuine interest and passion, making for a both interesting and enlightening read.4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted December 12, 2009
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This really helps me
Musicophilia is a great book that really helps me because I am a singer with autism. I read some stories in the book that captivates for the musically active person in anyone. This is really helpful
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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flamingoshirl
Posted May 30, 2009
Interesting information
I'm generally a fan of Oliver Sacks books. This was very interesting, although I would have to say not as compelling reading as some of his earlier books.
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