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Miriam Goldberger's avatar

Oh Jan! You’ve touched my heartstrings with this post in praise of Oliver Sachs. How I loved this giant of neurology and extraordinary human being. I’ve read all his works, including his Journal of Oaxaca which I used as a guide for our recent trip there.Oliver Sachs He knew how to ask the big questions about life. His New York Times essays on mortality shortly before his own death are so exquisitely self-aware. Thanks for this beautiful post!

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Jan Johnsen's avatar

Why am I not surprised dear friend? You even read his Oaxaca journal- wow!!! Thank you for your wonderful feedback Miriam.

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Leslie's avatar

I've just ordered 3 books. I know I am going to love him. Thank you Jan.

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Jan Johnsen's avatar

I am so glad ! His stories about his patients are amazing

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Holly Gardner Socolow's avatar

Music and gardens, the greatest healers. And love the term, hortophilia

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Jan Johnsen's avatar

So do I! - hortophilia. 🌺

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Jim Peterson's avatar

Thanks for introducing me to Oliver Sacks Jan!

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Jan Johnsen's avatar

The movie with Robin Williams, Awakenings, was about him and his patients!

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