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|  | Author: Norman Doidge
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Rating:  170 reviews
Sales Rank: 572
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1 Reprint
Pages: 448
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.4 x 1
ISBN: 0143113100
Dewey Decimal Number: 612.8
EAN: 9780143113102
ASIN: 0143113100
Publication Date: December 18, 2007
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 incredible new technology June 8, 2007
Riva Edelman (brooklyn, ny)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
My own child's life has been dramatically impacted by the Arrowsmith Program described in chapter two of this book. His I.Q. shot up tremendously, he has become incredibly sharp. The best Speech therapists I could find could not help his auditory processing disorder, severe short term memory issues, dyslexia and attention deficit like this program did. Soon, he will be at average or above in all areas and we are only in the program for nine months. Also, I am a remedial reading specialist, with training in many different reading programs, and I could never have accomplished what this program did for my son. Read this book. It could change a child's life, if you pass the info on.(I am just a parent, not employed by Arrowsmith in any way. However, like any parent would be, I am eternally grateful to them.)P.s., their website, is[...] check it out.
Brain Waves May 16, 2007
Steve P. Sanders (USA)
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
An absolute must-read! It is an incredible and fascinating look at the latest in brain plasticity and the power we all have to really "change our mind." The author provides a glimpse and what has been achieved and the hope that research will provide all of us to heal in powerful ways -- Steve
Realistic hope for treating addictions May 14, 2007
Jan Malat (Canada)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Dr. Doidge's fascinating book appealed to me on many different levels. He has managed to synthesize and present a tremendous amount of important scientific information in a rich, compelling and readable narrative. As an Addictions Psychiatrist, this book has helped me in my clinical work. Specifically, Dr. Doidge illustrates how the plasticity process that "rewires" the brain to create addictions can also be utilized to "unwire" the brain from unhealthy patterns. This has important implications for the treatment of addictions.
A Fun and Thought Provoking Read May 10, 2007
Barbara Milrod (New York, NY)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Norman Doidge's book is beautifully written and brings life and clarity to a variety of neuropsychiatric problems that affect children and adults. With case histories that read like excellent short stories to illustrate each syndrome, Dr. Doidge outlines specific constellations of symptoms/problems and proceeds to describe the thought processes of the researchers who have dedicated their careers to addressing these syndromes. It reads a bit like a science detective story and is fun. This very readable book manages to humanize an often baffling area of science and controversy. It is aimed at the well-educated lay reader-you do not need a Ph.D. to benefit from the wisdom imparted here.
Barbara Milrod, M.D.
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
 The Brain that Changes Itself May 9, 2007
Ian Niven (Melbourne, Australia)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I read this book in just a few sittings, not for the lack of interest - just lots going on in my life at the moment! It was well worth the read flowing easily, written from the first person perspective of one who is fascinated by the changes that are possible in our brains.
Details of several people's journeys into understanding that neuroplasticity occurs, and finding ways to drive it in particular directions was compassionately and enthusiastically described.
Personally, I would have liked more details of assessment of just what had gone wrong and finding ways to target 'neurobic' exercise for the brain/mind. It would then have been more directly applicable to my work as a chiropractor with a special interest in functional neurology. However, for those learning more about just what is possible in brain training and recovery this is a wonderful read.
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