Uncle Tungsten

In his unforgettable memoir, Oliver Sacks reflects on his upbringing in wartime England. He describes his science-obsessed family who fostered his early fascination with chemistry, as well as his time at boarding school where he developed the intellectual curiosity that would shape his adult life. Later, he tells of his return to London, an emotionally bereft ten-year-old who found solace in his passion for learning. Uncle Tungsten is a classic memoir that radiates all the delight and owner of a boy's adventures.