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On the Move: A Life.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2005. First Edition. Hardcover. “[A] wonderful memoir, which richly demonstrates what an extraordinary life it has been. . . . A fascinating account—a sort of extended case study, really—of Sacks’ remarkably active, iconoclastic adulthood.”— Los Angeles Times. Oliver Sacks shows us that the same energy that drives his physical passions—weightlifting and swimming—also drives his cerebral passions.--Oliver Sacks Foundation. Signed by Oliver Sacks on title page with a laid in yellow notebook paper with handwritten notes, caption title: "1985-88, Reaching out, reaching in...1993 Reaching back...." Lists of influences, i.e. Zeki, Crick..
From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Near Fine in Near Fine Dustjacket. Light shelfwear to dj, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Red cloth with blue boards. 8vo. 397pp. Illus. (color, b/w). Author autograph on tp. Laid in notes by author. Item #11828
Price: $850.00