Coming to Our Senses : A Boy Who Learned to See, a Girl Who Learned to Hear, and How We All Discover the World

Basic Books

Discover the personal nature of perception with "Coming to Our Senses" by Susan R. Barry. This groundbreaking guide reexamines how we sense the world, challenging the idea that perception is merely a passive, mechanical process. Barry, a neurobiologist, presents a new model for our senses, illustrating how our environments, relationships, and actions actively shape our sensory experiences throughout life. The book features the compelling stories of Liam McCoy, who regained sight, and Zohra Damji, who gained hearing, in the years following restorative surgeries. Their journeys highlight the profound ways in which individuals adapt and learn new ways of experiencing the world, offering Barry insights for her new model of perception. "Coming to Our Senses" is a powerful celebration of human resilience and a poignant reminder of the unique and differing realities each person experiences. Product Summary: Hardcover book, Science & Nature genre, English language version, 272 pages, published in 2021 by Basic Books, ISBN 9781541675155, written by Susan R. Barry.