Uncle Tungsten: Memories of a Chemical Boyhood
by Oliver Sacks
Alfred A. Knopf, 2001
Neurologist Oliver Sacks gives us a memoir of his childhood and, at the same time, a brief history of chemistry. Oliver describes how he became interested in science and chemistry through the inspiration of his relatives. As the book moves through Oliver’s early life and his fascination with scientific experiments, we get to follow his path, learning about famous scientists and their importance in history. This is both a personal and an educational account of a perpetually curious experimenter.
Rating: 7/10
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