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The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat

Oliver Sacks

Narrator Daniel Brooks

Publisher: Stream Readers

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Summary

This work provides a concise synthesis of the key insights and analysis from The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat. It is an independent summary, not the original book, and has no affiliation with or endorsement from the original publication. Created for readers who want a clear, thought-provoking overview, it distills the central themes and ideas while preserving the depth and relevance of the work. 
A collection of fascinating case histories from clinical neurology, describing patients whose brain injuries and disorders lead to bizarre perceptual distortions, memory gaps and identity shifts. Through these stories, the book explores what happens when specific mental functions fail, and what that reveals about the nature of consciousness, self and reality.
Duration: 17 minutes (00:16:46)
Publishing date: 2025-12-05; Abridged; Copyright Year: 2025. Copyright Statment: —