"Fascinating. Doidge's book is a remarkable and hopeful portrait of the endless adaptability of the human brain."--Oliver Sacks, MD, author of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat What is neuroplasticity? Is it possible to change your brain? Norman Doidge's inspiring guide to the new brain science explains all of this and more An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable, and proving that it is, in fact, possible to change your brain. ...
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"Fascinating. Doidge's book is a remarkable and hopeful portrait of the endless adaptability of the human brain."--Oliver Sacks, MD, author of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat What is neuroplasticity? Is it possible to change your brain? Norman Doidge's inspiring guide to the new brain science explains all of this and more An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable, and proving that it is, in fact, possible to change your brain. Psychoanalyst, Norman Doidge, M.D., traveled the country to meet both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity, its healing powers, and the people whose lives they've transformed--people whose mental limitations, brain damage or brain trauma 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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I am always fascinated by the changes in our scientific knowledge over time. You know, everything in the universe revolves around the earth and there's scientific proof of that -- until it's scientifically proven not to be true.
This book presents another example of that, not about the universe, but about the brain. It turns out the brain can and does keep changing, can and does learn to compensate. All of which opens up a world of possibilities for people with disabilities and with injuries and possibly for those of us who are "normal", whatever that means.
This book is written in clear, understandable language for all including those of us who are not experts.
bass1clarinet@charter.net
Jul 6, 2012
Great Book
This is a book that should be read. It has very good insights on the subject.
Donna
Jul 4, 2012
A Must Read!
I borrowed this from a friend, but wasn't far into it when I knew I had to own my own copy. As a chronic pain sufferer for 54 years, I found the chapter on pain the most fascinating and helpful. It discusses causes of referred pain and ameliorating chronic pain with imagery, visualization and illusion -- even discusses successful experiments curing phantom limb pain. There is hope!
Doige has a lively and readable style, making a complex topic understandable to the non-scientist. Excellent material on OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) , computer game addiction, relationship of pain and pleasure, how to get over porno addiction by understanding its causes, improving memory ...so much more!
Cheryl D
Mar 1, 2012
Very interesting book. Will change your mind about how you perceive the brain!
Donna G
Aug 30, 2011
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Purchased this book for my brother who has lekeumia. One of his doctors at the Cancer Treatments Of America in Tulsa OK recommended it. He has enjoyed it.
