Barry, Susan R.

Dear Oliver: An unexpected friendship with Oliver Sacks

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ISBN 13:
9781804184905
author:
Barry, Susan R.
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Bonnier Books Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
22.2 x 14.4 x 2.7 centimetres (0
Genre:
Biography, Personal Memoirs, Nonfiction,
Condition:
New
supplier_id:
9
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£15.20

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Dear Oliver: An Unexpected Friendship with Oliver Sacks A remarkable correspondence between two kindred spirits, Susan Barry and Oliver Sacks, spans ten years and reveals the power of friendship in the pursuit of scientific inquiry. Born with vision problems that defied decades of research, Sue shares her extraordinary development with Oliver, who is filled with amazement and admiration. As their letters delve into the mysteries of sight, they marvel at the adaptive capacity of the human body. But as Sue's vision improves, Oliver's declines, a painful twist of fate that ultimately leads to his passing. This poignant exchange offers a unique glimpse into the life of the renowned neuroscientist Oliver Sacks and serves as a testament to the enduring value of friendship. A funny, fascinating, and intimate account, Dear Oliver is also a love letter to scientific inquiry, highlighting the importance of human connection in our pursuit of knowledge.

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