An Anthropologist On Mars: Seven Paradoxical Tales

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  This book is absolutely fascinating to me! Oliver Stack takes a look at some very intellectual material, but, because of his compassion, is able to help the average person grasp what it all means. He looks at different neurological disorder cases he's studied, such as a surgeon with tourrette's syndrome and discusses what that means to the person, his peers, or to us trying to relate to others like him. The general idea that stood out to me with this book is that our brains are amazing. W... (show more)

  This book is absolutely fascinating to me! Oliver Stack takes a look at some very intellectual material, but, because of his compassion, is able to help the average person grasp what it all means. He looks at different neurological disorder cases he's studied, such as a surgeon with tourrette's syndrome and discusses what that means to the person, his peers, or to us trying to relate to others like him. The general idea that stood out to me with this book is that our brains are amazing. When somebody has a neurological "disorder" their brains in a sense, find new paths. This leads these people to areas or giftings the average person never finds. I loved Sacks' honesty, heart and humility in this book and will be looking for more of his writings. (show less)

   

   

  by Deanna Vannice on Jun 10, 2009 at 06:15PM

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  Great storytelling. The seven stories are written not as neurological cases but as stories of people.

  My favourite story is about Dr. Bennett, a surgeon with tourette syndrome. He flies planes, enjoys long country drives, and performs impeccable surgeries. His tourette is part and parcel of his life that does not get in the way of living. Dr. Bennett collects words and sounds, calling them "candy for the mind." His story is very inspiring.

  The Anthropologist on Mars sends a poign... (show more)

  Great storytelling. The seven stories are written not as neurological cases but as stories of people.

  My favourite story is about Dr. Bennett, a surgeon with tourette syndrome. He flies planes, enjoys long country drives, and performs impeccable surgeries. His tourette is part and parcel of his life that does not get in the way of living. Dr. Bennett collects words and sounds, calling them "candy for the mind." His story is very inspiring.

  The Anthropologist on Mars sends a poignant message that perhaps we should see people as having brain organizations that deviate from what we perceive as "normal" but are adaptive in their own unique ways. (show less)

   

  by Facebook-användare on May 30, 2009 at 09:36PM

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