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This is a story about H. M., the world's most famous neuroscience case study. Henry had debilitating epilepsy. In his 20s he had a medial temporal lobectomy to reduce his symptoms. ???

Megan This book isn't really about H.M. so don't read it for that reason. …moreThis book isn't really about H.M. so don't read it for that reason. (less)

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where was the surgery performed?

Kate In 1953 he was referred to William Beecher Scoville, a neurosurgeon at Hartford Hospital, for treatment.

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So is this the story that another book The Man Without A Shadow is based on? It's about an amnesiac who is the subject of research for most of his life and is referred to by his initials.

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