My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey
Written by: Jill Bolte Taylor
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Jill Taylor was a 37-year-old Harvard-trained brain scientist when a blood vessel exploded in her brain. Through the eyes of a curious scientist, she watched her mind deteriorate whereby she could not walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life. Because of her understanding of the brain, her respect for the cells in her body, and an amazing mother, Jill completely recovered. In My Stroke of Insight, she shares her recommendations for recovery and the insight she gained into the unique functions of the two halves of her brain. When she lost the skills of her left brain, her consciousness shifted away from normal reality where she felt "at one with the universe." Taylor helps others not only rebuild their brains from trauma, but helps those of us with normal brains better understand how we can consciously influence the neural circuitry underlying what we think, how we feel and how we react to life's circumstances.
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Summary: My Stroke of Insight
Comment: The information contained in this book was very helpful to me and my family. My twin brother has a tramatic brain injury from a motorcycle accident a year ago. The book enlightened us and gave us knowledge on how to deal with the peaks and valleys. She lists 40 things you should know in the back of the book that are invaluable. I highly recommend the book you will use it as a resource.My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey
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Summary: Outstanding
Comment: This is the BEST book I have ever read on the subject
of what it feels like to have a stroke!!!!
Author even told us how to treat stroke survivors-what to do
and what not to do.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Book
Comment: This is a very "insightful" book - a must read. Well written, highly understandable and uplifting.
Customer Rating:
Summary: admirable
Comment: An amazing true story by an amazing woman. It also teaches us how to respond to "damaged" people.
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Summary: MY STROKE OF INSIGHT
Comment: THIS BOOK GOT ME TO "STEP TO THE RIGHT" AND DECIDE TO DONATE MY BRAIN TO THE HARVARD BRAIN BANK WHEN I DIE. IT ALSO GAVE ME KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HOW THE BRAIN WORKS AND HEALS ITSELF. IT IS A MUST READ FOR ANYONE. IT IS WRITTEN IN LAYMAN'S TERMS AND IS A SPIRITUAL BOOK AS WELL. THANK YOU, DR. TAYLOR, FOR WRITING IT. NAMASTE.
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.196810092
EAN: 9780670020744
ISBN: 0670020745
Label: Viking Adult
Manufacturer: Viking Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 192
Publication Date: 2008-05-14
Publisher: Viking Adult
Studio: Viking Adult
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Editorial Reviews:
Jill Taylor was a 37-year-old Harvard-trained brain scientist when a blood vessel exploded in her brain. Through the eyes of a curious scientist, she watched her mind deteriorate whereby she could not walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life. Because of her understanding of the brain, her respect for the cells in her body, and an amazing mother, Jill completely recovered. In My Stroke of Insight, she shares her recommendations for recovery and the insight she gained into the unique functions of the two halves of her brain. When she lost the skills of her left brain, her consciousness shifted away from normal reality where she felt "at one with the universe." Taylor helps others not only rebuild their brains from trauma, but helps those of us with normal brains better understand how we can consciously influence the neural circuitry underlying what we think, how we feel and how we react to life's circumstances.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating:
Summary: My Stroke of Insight
Comment: The information contained in this book was very helpful to me and my family. My twin brother has a tramatic brain injury from a motorcycle accident a year ago. The book enlightened us and gave us knowledge on how to deal with the peaks and valleys. She lists 40 things you should know in the back of the book that are invaluable. I highly recommend the book you will use it as a resource.My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey
Customer Rating:
Summary: Outstanding
Comment: This is the BEST book I have ever read on the subject
of what it feels like to have a stroke!!!!
Author even told us how to treat stroke survivors-what to do
and what not to do.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Book
Comment: This is a very "insightful" book - a must read. Well written, highly understandable and uplifting.
Customer Rating:
Summary: admirable
Comment: An amazing true story by an amazing woman. It also teaches us how to respond to "damaged" people.
Customer Rating:
Summary: MY STROKE OF INSIGHT
Comment: THIS BOOK GOT ME TO "STEP TO THE RIGHT" AND DECIDE TO DONATE MY BRAIN TO THE HARVARD BRAIN BANK WHEN I DIE. IT ALSO GAVE ME KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HOW THE BRAIN WORKS AND HEALS ITSELF. IT IS A MUST READ FOR ANYONE. IT IS WRITTEN IN LAYMAN'S TERMS AND IS A SPIRITUAL BOOK AS WELL. THANK YOU, DR. TAYLOR, FOR WRITING IT. NAMASTE.
Technical Details
Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 362.196810092
EAN: 9780670020744
ISBN: 0670020745
Label: Viking Adult
Manufacturer: Viking Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 192
Publication Date: 2008-05-14
Publisher: Viking Adult
Studio: Viking Adult
