The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science (James H. Silberman Books)
by: Norman Doidge
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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 theyve 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.
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 theyve 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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- Remarkable insight on the human brain from the frontiers of science
This has to be one of the most fascinated works I've come across in a while.
The main premise of the book is the extraordinary plasticity of the human brain. The author makes a compelling argument, supported by endless and very valuable examples, studies and facts to support this theory.
Some of the most exciting topics explore how the brain develops and learns, effects of certain disorders (i.e. obsessive-compulsive disorder), addictions and strokes on its function and current ... Read More
Rating: - Giving it a Try
I am still reading this book but am well into the 2nd half.Very good reading, amazing discoveries.I am trying out some of what I have read to see if I can get my leg working again. Time will tell, also patience and endurance.
Rating: - One of the Revolutionary New Books on Brain Change
Predating Sharon Begley's groundbreaking book Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain: How a New Science Reveals Our Extraordinary Potential to Transform Ourselves by a few months, Doidge approaches the new brain science from the perspective of topical studies and personal stories.A practicing psychiatrist, he looks at how we can apply the new science to self-image, bad habits and obsessions, acquiring tastes, and even sexual attraction.What's unique and helpful is his discussion of the dark side of ... Read More
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- Human brain life
Having had a serious brain injury 17 months ago, and, very fortunately completely recovered, I am more fascinated than ever with the human brain.This book is so informative.It is amazing what the brain does, and so relatively little is still known about it. This guy has come up with a fantastic review of the brain.All power to him.It is so encouraging for someone, like me, who has had a brain trauma.
"LOU"
Rating: - The Brain That Changes Itself.
Our daughter had a serious brain injury in 2003. The content of this book provided us with very contemporary, moreover, encouraging information.
- Remarkable insight on the human brain from the frontiers of scienceThis has to be one of the most fascinated works I've come across in a while.
The main premise of the book is the extraordinary plasticity of the human brain. The author makes a compelling argument, supported by endless and very valuable examples, studies and facts to support this theory.
Some of the most exciting topics explore how the brain develops and learns, effects of certain disorders (i.e. obsessive-compulsive disorder), addictions and strokes on its function and current ... Read More
- Giving it a TryI am still reading this book but am well into the 2nd half.Very good reading, amazing discoveries.I am trying out some of what I have read to see if I can get my leg working again. Time will tell, also patience and endurance.
- One of the Revolutionary New Books on Brain ChangePredating Sharon Begley's groundbreaking book Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain: How a New Science Reveals Our Extraordinary Potential to Transform Ourselves by a few months, Doidge approaches the new brain science from the perspective of topical studies and personal stories.A practicing psychiatrist, he looks at how we can apply the new science to self-image, bad habits and obsessions, acquiring tastes, and even sexual attraction.What's unique and helpful is his discussion of the dark side of ... Read More
- Human brain lifeHaving had a serious brain injury 17 months ago, and, very fortunately completely recovered, I am more fascinated than ever with the human brain.This book is so informative.It is amazing what the brain does, and so relatively little is still known about it. This guy has come up with a fantastic review of the brain.All power to him.It is so encouraging for someone, like me, who has had a brain trauma.
"LOU"
- The Brain That Changes Itself.Our daughter had a serious brain injury in 2003. The content of this book provided us with very contemporary, moreover, encouraging information.
