Gratitude
19 November 2015
Imprint: Picador
Synopsis
Oliver Sacks died in August 2015 at his home in Greenwich Village, surrounded by his close friends and family. He was 82. He spent his final days doing what he loved: playing the piano, swimming, enjoying smoked salmon – and writing . . .
As Dr Sacks looked back over his long, adventurous life his final thoughts were of gratitude....
Details
19 November 2015
64 pages
9781509822799
Imprint: Picador
Reviews
Essays that capture the essence of what it means to have lived and to face death wellKatie Law
Four short beautiful essays by the celebrated late neurologist on his feelings as he came toward the end of his life – a slight but poignant readSally Magnusson, Herald