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Unthinkable

Paperback ā€¢ 2019 ā€¢ English ā€¢ 1. edition

Unthinkable: an extraordinary journey through the world's strangest brains

By Helen Thomson

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About the book

Award-winning science writer Helen Thomson has spent years travelling the world tracking down incredibly rare brain disorders. In Unthinkable she tells the stories of nine extraordinary people. From the man who thinks he's a tiger to the doctor who feels the pain of others just by looking at them, their experiences illustrate how the brain can shape our lives in unexpected and, in some cases, brilliant and alarming ways. Delving into the rich histories of these conditions, exploring the very lat...Show more

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ISBN

9781473611771

Publisher

John Murray

Published year

2019

Language

English

Edition

1

Original title

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Format

Paperback

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