A Leg to Stand on
A Leg to Stand on by Oliver Sacks, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 1994, presents a unique perspective on the experience of being a patient. In this 206-page work, Sacks recounts his personal journey following a severe leg injury sustained in an encounter with a bull in Norway. The narrative explores his unexpected struggle with the sensation of disconnection from his own body during recovery, offering insights into the complexities of illness and the nature of identity.
Readers will find a thoughtful examination of patienthood as Sacks reflects on his medical journey and the profound implications of his experience. This book delves into themes related to medical science, the experience of disability, and the cultural aspects of health. Through his personal story, Sacks provides a compelling look at how physical trauma can challenge one’s sense of self, making this work a significant contribution to the fields of biography and medical literature.
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Dr. Oliver Sacks’s books “Awakenings, An Anthropologist on Mars” and the bestselling “The Man Who Mistook His Wife For a Hat” have been acclaimed for their extraordinary compassion in the treatment of patients affected with profound disorders. In “A Leg to Stand On”, it is Sacks himself who is the patient: an encounter with a bull on a desolate mountain in Norway has left him with a severely damaged leg. But what should be a routine recuperation is actually the beginning of a strange medical journey when he finds that his leg uncannily no longer feels part of his body. Sacks’s brilliant description of his crisis and eventual recovery is not only an illuminating examination of the experience of patienthood and the inner nature of illness and health but also a fascinating exploration of the physical basis of identity. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
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