The Whole Man
Gerald Howson is the world's most powerful telepath, but also experiences the pain of multiple physical birth defects. He cannot access the benefits of advanced medical science which has the capacity to regrow body parts or supply artificial replacements. He escapes into a fantasy world of the mind and may take others along with him.
Buy this book at Amazon- Publisher
- Ballantine Books
- Year
- 1969
- ISBN-13
- 9780006146117
- Genre
- Science Fiction
- Topics
- Telepathy and psychic powerDisability and physical sufferingEscapism and inner fantasy worlds
Awards
- Hugo Award for Best NovelShortlisted(1965)
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