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Patient H.M.: A Story of Memory, Madness, and Family Secrets"Oliver Sacks meets Stephen King"* in this propulsive, haunting journey into the life of the most studied human research subject of all time, the amnesic known as Patient H. M. For readers of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks comes a story that has much to teach us about our relentless pursuit of knowledge. Winner of the PEN E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award Los Angeles Times Book Prize Winner NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY
"Oliver Sacks meets Stephen King"* in this propulsive, haunting journey into the life of the most studied human research subject of all time, the amnesic known as Patient H.M. For readers of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks comes a story that has much to teach us about our relentless pursuit of knowledge. Winner of the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award - Los Angeles Times Book Prize Winner NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BYThe Washington Post - New York Post - NPR - The Economist - New York - Wired - Kirkus Reviews - BookPage In 1953, a twenty-seven-year-old factory worker named Henry Molaison--who suffered from severe epilepsy--received a radical new version of the then-common lobotomy, targeting the most mysterious structures in the brain. The operation failed to eliminate Henry's seizures, but it did have an unintended effect: Henry was left profoundly amnesic, unable to create long-term memories. Over the next sixty years, Patient H.M., as Henry was known, became the most studied individual in the history of neuroscience, a human guinea pig who would teach us much of what we know about memory today. Patient H.M. is, at times, a deeply personal journey. Dittrich's grandfather was the brilliant, morally complex surgeon who operated on Molaison--and thousands of other patients. The author's investigation into the dark roots of modern memory science ultimately forces him to confront unsettling secrets in his own family history, and to reveal the tragedy that fueled his grandfather's relentless experimentation--experimentation that would revolutionize our understanding of ourselves. Dittrich uses the case of Patient H.M. as a starting point for a kaleidoscopic journey, one that moves from the first recorded brain surgeries in ancient Egypt to the cutting-edge laboratories of MIT. He takes readers inside the old asylums and operating theaters where psychosurgeons, as they called themselves, conducted their human experiments, and behind the scenes of a bitter custody battle over the ownership of the most important brain in the world. Patient H.M. combines the best of biography, memoir, and science journalism to create a haunting, endlessly fascinating story, one that reveals the wondrous and devastating things that can happen when hubris, ambition, and human imperfection collide. "An exciting, artful blend of family and medical history."--The New York Times *Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Random House Trade
Published: 05/02/2017
ISBN: 9780812982527
Pages: 480
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.10w x 1.00d
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Edges fray easily after cutting
Color: Beige
After cutting the ribbon, the edges tend to fray quite easily. This makes it less attractive when tying bows or using it for decoration, and it requires extra handling, which is not very convenient.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2025
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Inconsistent printing quality
Color: Beige
Sometimes the printed text has unclear edges, especially with small fonts, which look a bit blurry. When used for delicate decorations, it doesn’t look very professional.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2025
★★★★★ 5
excellent product, 100% digestible
Flavor Name: Bone (S), Size: 6 Count (Pack of 1)
excellent product, dog loves these. 100% digestible. not like rawhide that get stuck or can cause a blockage. the Vet said these are great, for a 10+ year old dog these help to keep her teeth clean. highly recommend
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Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2026
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It’s best to get them fresh. Sometimes I’ve gotten them where you can tell they are old.
My dogs look forward to one of these nightly. It’s the best part of their day!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2026
★★★★★ 5
perfect treat
Flavor Name: Bone (S), Size: 6 Count (Pack of 1)
These are very limited ingredients treats and perfect size for a small dog but the cat likes them too. these are perfect size and shape for a little distraction so you call get a lil break. I have order couple bags and never passed day and color and quality look very fresh and peace knowing it is safe for my dog. These is no harsh chemical smell more like opening people turkey jerky. they are a lil pricey but for six pretzel or rings seem to be durable and gives me peace of mind . i highly recommend these for small dogs but the also have a wide assortment for bigger dogs . I highly recommend due to my positive experience.
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