ABSTRACT
This chapter describes the current knowledge of encephalitis, of perception and memory, and the theoretical aspects of prosopagnosia and semantic memory. Claire's own words, is an account of her life before her illness, her memories of the early days in hospital, an account of the treatment she received at the Oliver Zangwill Centre, and her description of the long-term consequences of encephalitis. Claire's profound insights, clear writing style, and powerful portrayal of her feelings provide us with a moving insider's view of her condition. The chapters also contain additional commentary from Barbara Wilson, providing further detail about the condition, treatment possibilities, potential. Obviously, Claire's illness has affected absolutely everything. It gives an exceptional, poignant and in-depth understanding of what it is like to live with the severe after-effects of brain damage caused by a viral infection of the brain.
