The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of

Description: The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge Introduces us to the stories of the brain science and the discipline of neuroplasticity. This title allows you to meet the stroke victim who unable to feed or dress himself learned to move and talk again, and the maverick scientists over turning centuries of assumptions about the brain and its capacity for renewal. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD A remarkable and hopeful portrait of the endless adaptability of the human brain Oliver SacksUtterly wonderful . . . without question one of the most important books about the brain you will ever read; yet it is beautifully written, immensely approachable, and full of humanity Iain McGilchrist MA, author of The Master and His EmissaryMeet the ninety-year-old doctor who is still practicing medicine, the stroke victim who learned to move and talk again and the woman with half a brain that rewired itself to work as a whole. All these people had their lives transformed by the remarkable discovery that our brains can repair themselves through the power of positive thinking. Here bestselling author, psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Norman Doidge reveals the secrets of the cutting-edge science of neuroplasticity. He introduces incredible case histories - blind people helped to see, IQs raised and memories sharpened - and tells the stories of the maverick scientists who are overturning centuries of assumptions about the brain. This inspiring book will leave you with a sense of wonder at the capabilities of the mind, and the self-healing power that lies within all of us. Author Biography Norman Doidge, MD, is a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst and New York Times bestselling author. He was on the Research Faculty of the Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research at Columbia Universitys Department of Psychiatry in New York City, and on the faculty of the University of Torontos Department of Psychiatry for thirty years. He is four time recipient of Canadas National Magazine Gold Award. He is a native of Toronto. Review An utterly wonderful book - without question one of the most important books about the brain you will ever read; yet it is beautifully written, immensely approachable, and full of humanity. Its message is one of hope: it is not just our brains that shape our thinking, but our thinking that, very definitely, shapes our brains.Doidge has identified a tidal shift in basic science and a potential one in medicine. The implications are monumental -- Penny Wark * The Times *A remarkable and hopeful portrait of the endless adaptability of the human brain -- Oliver Sacks * author of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat *A wonderful and engaging way of re-imagining what kind of creatures we are -- Jeanette Winterson * The Guardian *The power of positive thinking finally gains scientific credibility. Miracle-making stuff -- Abigail Zuger * The New York Times * Details ISBN014103887X Author Norman Doidge Pages 448 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2008 ISBN-10 014103887X ISBN-13 9780141038872 Format Paperback Publication Date 2008-08-07 Media Book Subtitle Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science Short Title BRAIN THAT CHANGES ITSELF Residence US UK Release Date 2008-08-07 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2008-08-07 NZ Release Date 2008-08-07 Alternative 9780141923680 DEWEY 612.82 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14920881;

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