my copy of Uncle Tungsten of course.
i think the first chapter of the book is available on line--there is a link from the Oliver Sack's home page-(maintained by some devoted fan, not the man himself)
he still lives in NY--in one of the more remote parts of the city, City Island. City Island is one of three (out of more than a dozen) east river (not a real river, really a tidal straight) island that is habitated (by the living)
it really has the feeling of a small new england town (its been featured in serveral TV shows--one L&O criminal intent- that 'used' the true story of some boys who 'borrowed' a boat, attempted to row to Hart island (NYC potters field) and drowned. one thing i like about L&O is, its really shot on location in NYC--not all of NYC is manhattan,-- and parts are very rustic. City Island is also home to some of NY's best sea food restaurants. many years ago, i went clamming on the beach there.
