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Sounds good! Jun 02, 2009 Really interesting book. I work on music with relation to science so this book is really interesting for me. It has actually been recommended by one of my professors that Sacks actually referred to in the book. Besides, the stories Sacks is telling are really fascinating. I do recommend this book, for everybody who loves music. I have actually sent a french version to one of my friends in France.
Musicophillia May 29, 2009 I loved this book. It gives multiple examples of an area that is not generally covered in neuropsychology. It provides multiple examples of various types of neurological disorder having to do with music. If you've ever experienced musical hallucinations, a deterioration in he appreciation of music or any of the other conditions noted it will help with diagnostic clarification. Since I do evaluations of people I find it a handy reference.
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Painful to read unfortunately May 24, 2009 This book is so poorly written as to make it's fascinating subject matter almost uninteresting. Oliver Sacks is so narcissistic, self absorbed and self referential that is it a distraction. Keep looking for the ultimate book on music and the brain.
brilliant book May 24, 2009 This book is a brilliant discussion of the neurology of music. It discusses the 'musical brain' and how the brain is connected to musical perception and expression. Oliver Sachs is a wonderful writer. If you have any interest in music, this book will captivate you.
Terrific for musicians May 21, 2009 As a retired professional musician (orchestra, professorship, teacher of youngsters, and a jazzer too), I certainly wish I had read this book earlier! Very enlightening. Sachs as usual employs slightly abnormal or above-normal patients to introduce important issues about musical perception, learning, memory, memorization and practice, and more. I have learned so much here! A great gift to anyone in the music business. Might be a bit difficult for a junior reader.
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