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Name: Awakenings
Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)
Author: Oliver Sacks

In *Awakenings*, Oliver Sacks chronicles the lives of twenty patients who endured the devastating encephalitis lethargica – a worldwide epidemic in the 1920s that left many in a catatonic coma. Decades later, the introduction of L‑DOPA, a dopamine precursor, produces startling recoveries as these long‑stilled patients reenter consciousness. Sacks interweaves case studies, therapeutic observations, and reflections on health, illness, and the human condition. Through poignant, personal narratives, he explores the complex interplay between neurology, pharmacology, and compassionate care.

First publish date: 1973

Genre: Health & Medicine/Medical Science

Authors: Oliver Sacks

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