Oliver Sacks, the world's best known neurologist, addresses, in his inimitable personal way, the magic and mystery of music, and the brain processes that underlie its near-universal appeal and emotional power. The studies he presents of the often bizarre musical consequences for some patients with particular brain injuries are heavy going and at times make painful reading. This remarkable book is a must for all those with at least a passing interest in music.
(Murray Jackson - bwl 43 December 2007 ) |
