: Notable stories include Tony Cicoria, who developed a sudden, obsessive passion for Chopin after being struck by lightning, and Clive Wearing, an amnesiac who "awakens" only when playing or conducting music.
Praises Sacks as a "humanist" whose work illuminates the "strange workings and misfirings of the human mind". Musicophilia
by Oliver Sacks is a fascinating exploration of the deep, often mysterious connection between the human brain and music. Published in 2007, the book uses Sacks’ signature "clinical tale" format to document how music can both heal and disrupt the human mind. Core Themes and Content : Notable stories include Tony Cicoria, who developed