Embrace Fearlessly the Burning World: Essays Romance_Gift_Guide Oliver Sacks—who describes himself in

Oliver Sacks—who describes himself in these pages as a “philosophical physician” and a “neuropathological Talmudist”—wrote letters throughout his life: to his parents and his beloved Auntie Len

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and ultimately spellbinding” (BookPage)

invites her to join a secret project documenting human rights violations

Embrace Fearlessly the Burning World: Essays Romance_Gift_Guide Oliver Sacks—who describes himself inNEW YORK TIMES EDITORS CHOICE A lyrical (Chicago Tribune) final work of nonfiction from the National Book Awardwinning author of Arctic Dreams and Horizon, a literary icon whose writing, fieldwork, and mentorship inspired generations of writers and activists. Mesmerizing . . . a master observer . . . whose insight and moral clarity have earned comparisons to Henry David Thoreau.The Wall Street Journal ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Outside ONE