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The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories Of Personal Triumph From The Frontiers Of Brain Science

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The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories Of Personal Triumph From The Frontiers Of Brain Science

by Norman Doidge

Penguin Group USA, Inc | January 1, 2008 | Trade Paperback

An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries- old notion that the human brain is immutable. In this revolutionary look at the brain, psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Norman Doidge, M.D., provides an introduction to both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity and the people whose lives they''ve transformed. From stroke patients learning to speak again to the remarkable case of a woman born with half a brain that rewired itself to work as a whole, The Brain That Changes Itself will permanently alter the way we look at our brains, human nature, and human potential.

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    Rating: 5/5

    life altering

    Susan Buxton

    3 years ago

    Perhaps life altering is a strong statement but that is what this book is to me. Even when I read the first several pages, I became very excited about the possibilities of maintaining and even improving my mental focus and memory and processing. The book explains why, for example, mental decline starting in mid-life is not necessarily inevitable. It discusses the science behind techniques of recovering from stroke, or from neurological injury. Most non-fiction books cannot keep my attention, but this book kept me going right to the end. Very readable and full of solid science to back-up each section. Interesting stories of real humans. Very strongly recommend it for anyone who is interested in keeping his wits about him as long as possible.

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    Rating: 3/5

    Very interesting but a little dry.

    William Haflidson

    4 years ago

    Good explaination of many of the current trends in brain research. The author tries to bring all the scientific knowledge down to a personal level. The author tries not to include to much technical material but the book can be a little dry at times. Great book if you are interested in the brain or have had or know someone who has had a brain injury or stroke.

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An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries- old notion that the human brain is immutable. In this revolutionary look at the brain, psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Norman Doidge, M.D., provides an introduction to both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity and the people whose lives they''ve transformed. From stroke patients learning to speak again to the remarkable case of a woman born with half a brain that rewired itself to work as a whole, The Brain That Changes Itself will permanently alter the way we look at our brains, human nature, and human potential.

About the Author

Norman Doidge, M.D., is a research psychiatrist and psychoanalyst on the faculty of the Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research in New York and the University of Toronto''s Department of Psychiatry. He is a four-time recipient of Canada''s National Magazine Gold Award.

Trade Paperback

448 Pages, 5.66 x 8.54 x 0.97 in

January 1, 2008

Penguin Group USA, Inc

English


0143113100
9780143113102

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"Mind-bending, miracle-making, reality-busting stuff with implications for all human beings."
-The New York Times

"A remarkable and hopeful portrait of the endless adaptability of the human brain."
-Oliver Sacks

"The power of positive thinking finally gains scientific credibility."
-The New York Times

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