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

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By Sue Barry *81

Published June 27, 2021

In her new book, neurobiologist Barry introduces readers to the science behind the five senses and explains the complex reworking of the brain that occurs when missing senses are awoken. Coming to Our Senses examines the captivating inner workings of the mind, inviting readers to “see” ourselves in a whole new way.

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An inside look up the inside of a building, with four floors and a dinosaur skeleton visible.
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