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Gratitude

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Book Synopsis: “My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved. I have been given much and I have given something in return. Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and adventure.” —Oliver Sacks

No writer has succeeded in capturing the medical and human drama of illness as honestly and as eloquently as Oliver Sacks. During the last few months of his life, he wrote a set of essays in which he movingly explored his feelings about completing a life and coming to terms with his own death. “It is the fate of every human being,” Sacks writes, “to be a unique individual, to find his own path, to live his own life, to die his own death.” Together, these four essays form an ode to the uniqueness of each human being and to gratitude for the gift of life.

“Oliver Sacks was like no other clinician, or writer. He was drawn to the homes of the sick, the institutions of the most frail and disabled, the company of the unusual and the ‘abnormal.’ He wanted to see humanity in its many variants and to do so in his own, almost anachronistic way—face to face, over time, away from our burgeoning apparatus of computers and algorithms. And, through his writing, he showed us what he saw.” —Atul Gawande, author of Being Mortal

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Introducing the Gratitude Book, a work of art that captures the raw emotions and profound reflections on life and death. Renowned writer Oliver Sacks takes you on a gripping journey, exploring the medical and human drama of illness like no other. Through a collection of powerful essays, Sacks delves into the depths of his own mortality, reminding us of the beauty and privilege of being alive. This book is a tribute to the uniqueness of every individual and a celebration of the gift of life.

Oliver Sacks was not just a writer, but a compassionate clinician who immersed himself in the lives of the sick and disabled. He sought out the unusual and the abnormal, seeing humanity in all its variants. In a world dominated by technology, Sacks' face-to-face interactions and intimate experiences paint a vivid picture of what it means to truly understand and connect with others. His writing will inspire you, provoke your thoughts, and leave a lasting impact on your perspective of life.

Don't miss the opportunity to experience this remarkable work of literature. The Gratitude Book is an invaluable addition to any collection, a heartfelt testament to the human experience. Discover the power of gratitude and the profound impact it can have on your life. Embrace the privilege and adventure of being a sentient being on this beautiful planet. Order your copy today and embark on a transformative journey.

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