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Essays & Commentary - The River of Consciousness

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Book Synopsis: From the bestselling author of Gratitude and Musicophilia, a collection of essays that displays Oliver Sacks's passionate engagement with the most compelling ideas of human endeavor: evolution, creativity, memory, time, consciousness, and experience.

Oliver Sacks, scientist and storyteller, is beloved by readers for the extraordinary neurological case histories (Awakenings, An Anthropologist on Mars) in which he explored many now-familiar disorders--autism, Tourette syndrome, face blindness. He was also a memoirist who wrote with honesty and humor about the remarkable experiences that shaped him (Uncle Tungsten, On the Move, Gratitude).

In the pieces that comprise The River of Consciousness (many first published in The New York Review of Books, among other places), Dr. Sacks takes on evolution, botany, chemistry, medicine, neuroscience, and the arts, and calls upon his great scientific and creative heroes--above all, Darwin, Freud, and William James. For Sacks, these thinkers were constant companions from an early age. The questions they explored--the meaning of evolution, the roots of creativity, and the nature of consciousness--lie at the heart of science and of this book.

The River of Consciousness demonstrates Sacks's unparalleled ability to make unexpected connections, his sheer joy in knowledge, and his unceasing, timeless endeavor to understand what makes us human.

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Discover a world of captivating ideas and immerse yourself in the realms of evolution, creativity, memory, time, consciousness, and experience with "The River of Consciousness" by Oliver Sacks. As a bestselling author, Sacks has captured the hearts of readers with his extraordinary neurological case histories, shedding light on disorders such as autism and Tourette syndrome. Now, he brings his unparalleled expertise to a collection of thought-provoking essays that will captivate your mind and inspire your curiosity.

In "The River of Consciousness," Sacks delves into a wide range of subjects, including botany, chemistry, medicine, neuroscience, and the arts. His exploration takes you on a journey through the annals of science as he draws inspiration from luminaries such as Darwin, Freud, and William James. By examining the meaning of evolution, the roots of creativity, and the nature of consciousness, Sacks invites us to ponder the very essence of what it means to be human.

Sacks's unique ability to forge unexpected connections between seemingly disparate ideas will leave you in awe. His joy in acquiring knowledge is palpable, and his unrelenting dedication to understanding the human condition is timeless. Dive into "The River of Consciousness" and embark on an intellectual adventure unlike any other. Let the words of this extraordinary storyteller and scientist unravel the mysteries of our world and spark your own curiosity about the wonders that lie within.

Unlock the door to captivating ideas and embark on a journey of discovery. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of "The River of Consciousness" and allow Oliver Sacks's profound insights to reshape your understanding of existence. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking masterpiece that will leave you pondering the depths of the human experience.

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