My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey by Jill Bolte Taylor Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey
Book Review: short little sentences, but not like Hemingway
Summary: 2 Stars
I'm not sure if Taylor's editor had her dumb down her writing, if she chose to do so, or if, forgive me, her recovery was not as complete as she believes. Having had significant brain injury myself, I don't mean to ridicule her about that possibility, but either way, her writing is still simple. Yes, the content was compelling. Many books can say the same, but without good prose, no such book is worth reading. After all, once we were told what a neuroanatomist is, the "brain scientist" thing was insulting. There are many better recovery books. Here the concept was good; the execution was not. Book Review: A top pick for both medical and general lending collections
Summary: 5 Stars
The author, a neuroanatomist affiliated with the Indiana University School of Medicine, narrates her own autobiography which tells how a 37-year-old brain scientist experienced a massive stroke from an aneurysm, observed her own extensive deterioration and recovery process, and came to understand the brain from more than a researcher's viewpoint. Her audio provides help and hope to any who would understand stroke sufferers and is a top pick for both medical and general lending collections.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
Book Review: Excellent book
Summary: 5 Stars
This book gives great insight into the working of the brain. It is well worth reading whether or not you have had a stroke. It is a fascinating read and I highly reccommend itBook Review: My Stroke of Insight
Summary: 5 Stars
The information contained in this book was very helpful to me and my family. My twin brother has a tramatic brain injury from a motorcycle accident a year ago. The book enlightened us and gave us knowledge on how to deal with the peaks and valleys. She lists 40 things you should know in the back of the book that are invaluable. I highly recommend the book you will use it as a resource.My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal JourneyBook Review: Outstanding
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the BEST book I have ever read on the subject
of what it feels like to have a stroke!!!!
Author even told us how to treat stroke survivors-what to do
and what not to do.