The Brain's Way of Healing: Remarkable Discoveries and Recoveries from the Frontiers of Neuroplasticity
The Brain's Way of Healing: Remarkable Discoveries and Recoveries from the Frontiers of Neuroplasticity
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015409
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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The Brain's Way of Healing: Remarkable Discoveries and Recoveries from the Frontiers of Neuroplasticity by Norman Doidge explores neuroplasticity and its potential in aiding recovery and healing. The book presents case studies and scientific insights, illustrating how individuals can harness the brain's ability to reorganize itself to overcome various neurological challenges.
Informative
Inspirational
Hopeful
Emotional
Contemplative
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Norman Doidge's The Brain's Way of Healing is praised for its accessible writing and compelling case studies showcasing neuroplasticity's transformative power. Critics appreciate its hopeful tone but some find it overly anecdotal and lacking rigorous scientific analysis. The book appeals to both lay readers and those intrigued by brain science innovations.
Who Should Read The Brain's Way of Healing: Remarkable Discoveries and Recoveries from the Frontiers of Neuroplasticity?
Readers interested in The Brain's Way of Healing would likely be captivated by the intersection of neuroscience and personal resilience. Fans of Oliver Sacks's The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat or Jill Bolte Taylor’s My Stroke of Insight would appreciate its exploration of neuroplasticity and recovery.
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The book delves into the concept of neuroplasticity, emphasizing how the brain can reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.
Norman Doidge illustrates real-life cases where innovative therapies harness the power of neuroplasticity to help patients recover from chronic pain, brain injury, and other neurological conditions.
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The book showcases how various alternative therapies, such as light, sound, and movement, can have a transformative impact on brain healing processes.
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Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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