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Oliver Sacks: His Own Life (Audio Descriptive Version)

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Oliver Sacks: His Own Life (Audio Descriptive Version)

Season 35 Episode 6

Explore the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller, as he shares intimate details of his battles with drug addiction, homophobia, and a medical establishment that accepted his work only decades after the fact.

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