My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey
by Jill Bolte Taylor
My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey by Jill Bolte Taylor holds a well received rating of 3.86 out of 5, based on 14.7K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 188 pages.
About My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey
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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jill Bolte Taylor |
| Published | 2006 |
| Pages | 188 |
| Kindle Price | $13.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Science, Biography & Memoir, Psychology, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 3.86 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 14,734 |
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My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey is categorized as Non-Fiction, Science, Biography & Memoir, Psychology. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
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Based on 14.7K reader ratings, My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey has an average score of 3.86 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
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My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey has 188 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
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My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey was written by Jill Bolte Taylor. It was first published in 2006.
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The ISBN-13 for My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey is 9781430300620.0.
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