The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat

Summary

«The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat» is a collection of incredible yet true stories about people with unusual neurological disorders, narrated by the renowned neurologist Oliver Sacks. The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on different aspects of perception, feelings, states, and worldviews. The author meticulously describes cases from his practice, illustrating how neurological disorders impact a person's life, altering their behavior and perception of the world. Sacks' engaging writing style, deep understanding of the human psyche, and empathy for his patients make the book not only informative but also touching. He explores and recounts extraordinarily complex cases, showing how the boundaries between 'normal' and 'abnormal' in the human mind can be unimaginably thin.