What inspired Oliver Sacks to focus on patients with catatonia and their awakenings?
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What inspired Oliver Sacks to focus on patients with catatonia and their awakenings?
Did anyone else feel emotional when reading about the patients regaining consciousness?
How did Sacks decide to structure the book around these specific case histories?