My Stroke of Insight Audiobook

" this was an incredibly inspiring and insightful book. i was fascinated by her journey and learned so much about dealing with someone after having a stroke and also tools for all of us to use in daily life that she discovered during and after her stroke about how the right and left brain process and function. "

" All healthcare clinicians take note and read this book, as well as anyone who has ever had a family member who has suffered from a devastating stroke. Jill Bolte Taylor has been granted a god driven gift and mission and she delivers in this wonderful little book. I will now approach those who have suffered a stroke with Jill's insight in mind. "

" A fascinating look at what happens during a stroke as told by a scientist who actually studies these things! Some of it was more technical than I had time to enjoy, but it was worth reading. "

" A fascinating expansion on her famous TED Talk. A light, easy read with fascinating material for everyone on the relationship between the left and right hemispheres of our brain. "

" Actually only read about 4/5. Her account of what it felt like to have a stroke was fascinating, but then she got into all this philosophizing that was kind of dull, so I quit reading. "

" Very sad. Read this book after my sister-in-law was stricken with an aneurism. I was still looking for some miracle of knowledge. This author has forged a new life but will never be the doctor she once was. The emphasis on how the brain works is interesting. But now magic here. "

" Wonderful information and amazing recovery! "

" This is nonfiction, but it still tells an amazing and beautiful story. Anyone with an interest in brain anatomy and/or psychology, how the brain learns, or how human spirituality melds with biology will be fascinated. I will be recommending to colleagues! "

" Non- fiction almost self-help...not my favorite genre, but an interesting read. "

" This kind of recovery is unusual. I loved the book. how much did she really remember for herself without being told though you wander. good read. "

" Having had a stroke and recovered completely in three or four months, I can admire her courage and her willingness tobe patient and go for 8 years before she could say she totally recovered. I loved the theory of the right hemisphere and I now try to go to that side of my brain more often. "

" Enlightening..... recommend that everyone read at least once!! "

" Extremely valuable and insightful!!! "

" Life and perspective changing book for me "

" This was a wild book - because it's a true story. Very interesting looking into the connection of right and left brain. Who else but a neurologist and stroke survivor to write this fascinating tale. Definitely recommended for anyone. "

" Absolutely fascinating. I want to read it again, and absorb more the second time around. "

" I learned a lot about how my own brain works, and received some explanation about things I've noticed myself in my thinking patterns. Overall a good book, but becomes really "squishy" and "fluffy" in the last few chapters. The meat is in the first half of the book, and again in the appendices. "

" Interesting from the perspective of the stroke victim "

" I thought this was a fascinating book--what are the chances a Harvard brain scientist suffers a massive stroke at a young age, and fully recovers, after some time, and is able to write in detail about her learnings through the whole experience? "

" It was fascinating reading about the experience of having a stroke and inspiring to learn how much influence we can have on our brain's development! "

" Need to own this book. Very informative. Good information for stroke victim or caregiver of stroke victim. Good information for using brain to best advantage. "

" I thought this was just okay. Too much detail....self-indulgent. Parts of it made me cry (my dad had a stroke 4 years ago and some of it was just too close to home) But some of it was useful and interesting information. "

" Fascinating, first-hand account by the author, of her experience with a serious stroke in the left hemisphere of her brain. Loved the explanations of the 'personalities' of the right and left brain hemispheres! "

" I want my husband to read this book before I have a stroke. Lots of valuable information!! "

" Read this after watching the 30 minute Ted Talk... only need to do one or the other. Personally liked the talk better. "

" I pulled this book off of my shelf after my mom suffered a stroke. This is an excellent and inspiring true story. Quick read, too. "

" OMG this woman...this book... completely amazing I was honoured to meet her in person. Seriously read this book it could change your life I know it did mine! "

" It is good informitive book about the human brain and stroke. "

" True story: a neuroscientist has a stroke and then goes on to write a book about it. Pretty interesting, though I doubt her experience is at all usual. Nevertheless it is a fascinating read. "

" You need a medical background and also be interested in health sciences in order to enjoy this book. "

" FASCINATING! Lessons in our brains, ourselves! "

" Shortly after my surgery I was told to read this book by multiple people. It is so encouraging. We do not have to accept what we see as our limitations. It is possible to rebuild neuropathways and aid in our own healing process.<br/> "

" I listened to this book on my Ipod. It's read by the author. She is such a warm and engaging person. I highly recommend listening to it rather than reading it. I learned a lot about my own complicated brain. Very enlightening book with a great message. "

" things i learned: <br/> <br/>A healing brain needs lots of sleep. <br/>A brain can heal from strokes. It does take time, tho. <br/> <br/>I decided that if a brain can heal from strokes, it can also heal from OCD. :) <br/> <br/>Well written story about Jill's stroke and how she recovered. "