Oliver Sacks: The Personal Costs of Immersing Himself in Case Studies
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Summary
This article examines the personal and psychological dimensions of neurologist Oliver Sacks through his private letters, journals, and tape recordings. It explores how Sacks immersed himself in his case studies, the emotional costs of this deep engagement, and revelations about his sexuality and inner life. The piece draws on archival materials provided by the Oliver Sacks Foundation to illuminate the complex relationship between Sacks's personal experiences and his celebrated medical writing.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledMy blood is champagne
He kept a letter Vincze had written him in his pocket all day, feeling as if its pages were glowing
He was 'walking on air'
illuminate the psychology and sexuality of the neurologist
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