|  | Author: Ph.D., Jill Bolte Taylor
Publisher: Plume
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Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
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Pages: 224
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Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.5
ISBN: 0452295548
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.196810092
EAN: 9780452295544
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Publication Date: May 26, 2009
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 A big step forward in first-person-account in consciousness studies May 27, 2008
Mokbel Kayed A. Shukri
15 out of 18 found this review helpful
People, in general, describe any person who perceives phenomena unobvious to them as hallucinating (perception in a conscious state yet in the absence of a real external stimulus). Dr. J.Taylor, being herself an achieved neuroanatomist, in her extraordinary book, introduces the reader (skeptic or not) to the capabilities of our right brain which she was able to unravel through her serendipitous brain injury. Thus, encouraging people who seek peace and tranquility in their lives to turn to the untapped potentials of their right brain. A description for what to expect in that realm with practical suggestions for meditators on how to reach that state is also provided.
An excellent book for truth seekers.
 fascinating read May 20, 2008
A. Christen (Los Angeles, CA USA)
13 out of 17 found this review helpful
I read this in combination with Marvin Minsky's "The Society of Mind" and noted that there are some very interesting parallels between theory and reality.
I thought there was a bit of repetition throughout the book but that is her narrative style. Aside from that if you are interested in the human mind, how the author's stroke helps to define the systematic break down of the brain and the corresponding trip to recovery - I highly recommend this book.
In addition to her story I also found fascinating the aspects of her recovery especially with her description of the interactions that she had to face on a day to day basis with those around her. The final part of the book deals with these interactions and may help those who have a family member who has suffered a stroke.
This book made me again realize how fragile our existance really is.
What a Great Book!!!! May 20, 2008
Dottie A. Randazzo (Pennsylvania, USA)
14 out of 23 found this review helpful
I learned so much from this book. Not only will you learn about her experience with a stroke, you will learn a great deal about how the mind works. I think for the first time doctor's will know what kind of care is essential and necessary for someone to recover from a stroke. Even if you don't know someone who has had a stroke you will obtain valuable information from this book. Highly recommended.
Great book May 5, 2008
Dan Dantzler
28 out of 32 found this review helpful
How often do you get to hear a neuroscientist describe her own stroke?
This is an amazing story on three levels; physical, emotional, and spiritual. Dr. Jill description of her eight year recovery is both uplifting and powerful. But the spiritual aspect is alone worth the price of admission. (I won't spoil it for you.)
Dr. Bolte-Taylor is not a writer of prose. Her style is that of someone experienced in writing scientific papers; factual, concise and parsimonious. But the content! That is what makes this a great book in my opinion.
A quick read but a powerful story.
Danny
 Not impressed............. April 16, 2008
NEH (North Carolina)
36 out of 137 found this review helpful
This book was a bit too far out on a limb for me. The spiritual side of having a stroke, while interesting, was not what I was interested in. It seems the author made a tremendous journey from being a left-brained analytical scientist to a right-brain warm and fuzzy humanist. Interesting reading, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone needing information from a caregiver's perspective or anyone interested in helpful information on stroke recovery.
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