Plot summary, “Phineas Gage” by John Fleischman in 5 Minutes - Book Review VIDEO
Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story About Brain Science (2004) by John Fleischman is a children’s nonfiction book about the railroad worker who survived a horrific accident in 1848, when an iron rod shot through his skull. Though Gage lived, his personality changed dramatically, making his case one of the most important in the study of brain science. Written in an age-appropriate style, Fleischman traces Gage’s story from the accident to his lasting legacy in neurology, showing how his injury helped doctors understand the links between the brain and behavior. The book won the 2003 Society of Midland Authors Award for Children’s Nonfiction.
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