An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable. Psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Norman Doidge, M.D., traveled the country to meet both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity and the people whose lives they’ve transformed—people whose mental limitations or brain damage were seen as unalterable. We see a woman born with half a brain that rewired itself to work as a whole, blind people who learn to see, learning disorders cured, IQs raised, aging brains rejuvenated, stroke patients learning to speak, children with cerebral palsy learning to move with more grace, depression and anxiety disorders successfully treated, and lifelong character traits changed. Using these marvelous stories to probe mysteries of the body, emotion, love, sex, culture, and education, Dr. Doidge has written an immensely moving, inspiring book that will permanently alter the way we look at our brains, human nature, and human potential.
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"A rather interesting read on how the brain can adapt and literally change itself. As someone who hasn't studied science in any depth since high school the book keeps its audience engaged by using anecdotal stories to illustrate the theory or the science. " — Mel (4 out of 5 stars)
"A rather interesting read on how the brain can adapt and literally change itself. As someone who hasn't studied science in any depth since high school the book keeps its audience engaged by using anecdotal stories to illustrate the theory or the science. "
" This is a book for anyone who feels confined by the conventional view in neuroscience that the brain begins a long, slow deterioration after adolescence. Very Uplifting. "
" Very fascinating and instructive. I would highly recommend it. It had a positive impact on me almost immediately. "
" Great book. Clear, descriptive delivery, fun bar conversation, interesting anecdotes, and I learned a lot about brain placticisty. "
" Good read on the latest in neuroplasticity research, complete with personable stories to drive the research arc home. Inspiring, synthesizes the real science of the infinite possibilities of the human mind and spirit. "
" A bit text-bookish at times, but very interesting case-studies. "
" The possibilities for personal triumph are almost limitless! I am very excited and can't wait to finish this and go on to a related book from 2010. "
" Inspirational "neurons that fire together wire together" "
" Fascinating scientific stories about how flexible our brains can be. "
Norman Doidge is a Canadian-born psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and author of The Brain That Changes Itself, which was a New York Times and international bestseller.
Jim Bond is a writer and audiobook narrator who has voiced nearly two hundred titles including Blood Is the Sky, Escape the Rat Race, A Thousand Country Roads, and many of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books.
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