Uncle Tungsten: Memories of a Chemical Boyhood Revenge From "the best essayist in

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Uncle Tungsten: Memories of a Chemical Boyhood Revenge From "the best essayist inAuthor Contributor(s): Sacks, Oliver Publisher: Vintage Date: 9 17 2002 Binding: Paperback Condition: NEW From the distinguished neurologist who is also one of the most remarkable storytellers of our timea riveting memoir of his youth and his love affair with science, as unexpected and fascinating as his celebrated case histories. A rare gem. Fresh, joyous, wistful, generous, and tough minded. The New York Times Book Review Long before Oliver Sacks