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greatlaurel

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9. My son gave me one of his books for Christmas. It was a great read.

Reply to Are_grits_groceries (Original post)

Sun Aug 30, 2015, 12:24 PM

Aug 2015

He was one of the best writers ever. His ability to explain extremely complicated scientific facts was incredible. We have lost one of the great human beings.

My condolences to his family and friends.

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Oliver Sacks has passed..... [View all] Are_grits_groceries Aug 2015 OP

Sacks. too bad. I would have loved to see more books from him. nt tblue37 Aug 2015 #1

He was one of the most fascinating people I'd "encountered"... hlthe2b Aug 2015 #2

Oh no! Crunchy Frog Aug 2015 #3

If you like medical writing, Are_grits_groceries Aug 2015 #4

I've read him, and wasn't all that impressed. Crunchy Frog Aug 2015 #5

I have never been disappointed TNNurse Aug 2015 #6

Thanks to Dr. Sacks... mia Aug 2015 #7

It was my good fortune, once upon a time, to see him speak in a smaller university venue. hunter Aug 2015 #8

My son gave me one of his books for Christmas. It was a great read. greatlaurel Aug 2015 #9