Awakenings

by Oliver Sacks

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Overview

Awakenings is a 1973 non-fiction book by Oliver Sacks. It recounts the life histories of those who had been victims of the 1920s encephalitis lethargica epidemic. Sacks chronicles his efforts in the late 1960s to help these patients at the Beth Abraham Hospital in the Bronx, New York.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	0375704051
Publisher
Publication date	January 1973
Language	English
Pages	404 pages

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About the Author

Oliver Sacks

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.