Editorial Review:

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.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

A fascinating book:

This book gives new hope to many people who would be left to face a very limited life. Well written and accessible to non-professionals.

Perfect for the layman:

I ordered this book on recommendation from a friend because I suffer from brain damage due to a stroke. Not only has the information made me hopeful about a possible resolution for my problems, it would be fascinating for anyone who has an interest in science and anatomy. The medical world is still in its infancy as far as understanding the way the brain works. This author uses anecdotes to convey complex concepts which makes the information accessible to the layman.

Disappointed with the audio:

If you have a choice of book or audio, book might hold your attention, although it was a bit too anecdotal for me. Heavy on the personal histories, light on the science behind the miracles.
PN

One of the best books I have ever read.:

On the first audio disk of this series (I bought the audiobook)
there is a story about a woman whose vestibular apparatus in her
inner ear was destroyed by a destructive antibiotic. The woman
could not even stand up she was so affected by not having any
sense of balance. With a very simple (conceptually anyway)
electronic device that fed back accelerometer signals to an
area on her tongue she was able, not only to link her brain
into this machine outside her body... more info

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