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: Very informative
Summary: 4 Stars
This book gave me an inside view of what its like to have a stroke and how to treat a person that has had a stroke.Book Review: A rare interpretation of a common event
Summary: 5 Stars
Thanks to Dr. Taylor for writing this rare gem. I can't imagine a more knowledgeable, more vivid account of a malady that strikes so many of our loved ones yet is understood by so few "civilians." You will learn not only about the Taylor's stroke itself but also the brain functions that were affected by it -- not to mention that slippery state called cognition.
If you are in doubt about the compelling nature of this incident as well as Dr. Taylor's storytelling ability, listen to her interview with Terry Gross on Fresh Air. It's in the archives. And then read the book.
The archives are at the NPR.org website or (if this link makes it) here:
http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=13
Gina Pera, author
Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.? Stopping the Roller Coaster When Someone You Love Has Attention Deficit Disorder (September, 2008)
Book Review: Important contribution to the community of caregivers.
Summary: 5 Stars
This book has so much important information. I only wish I had that infomation when my father was dying. He did not have a stroke, but he was unable to speak and some of his caregivers were very unaware of his ability to hear and understand the energy they were bringing into his space. With this book, hopefully people who care for those who seem to be unaware will look at their patients with a new eye.Book Review: Educational as well as amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
Dr. Taylor amazing story has been adequately covered in over 90 reviews. I would like to suggest an educational aspect of her story, that is, that we can control our thoughts (including our anger) to our great advantage.
From the editorial questions for Jill Taylor:
"It took only 90 seconds for me to have an emotional circuit triggered, flush a physiological response through my body and then flush completely out of me. We can all learn that we can take full responsibility for what thoughts we are thinking and what emotional circuitry we are feeling. Knowing this and acting on this can lead us into feeling a wonderful sense of well-being and peacefulness."
In her book she refers to "brain chatter." The brain is constantly evaluating the current situation and recommending some course of action. We generally act on these suggestions without making a decision relative to selection or disregarding of the thought.
For example, I have found this knowledge of thought selection so valuable particularly with respect to anger. Now, when I become angry and want to retaliate I realize that I can decide whether I want to "go there." I let the 90 seconds past and let it flush out of my system. A sense of well-being and peacefulness indeed.
I recommend that any reader go to Dr. Taylor's website and review her amazing 18 minute video of her of presentation to the TED conference.
Book Review: fascinating read
Summary: 5 Stars
As someone who has had a mild stroke, I was interested in reading about it from a neuroscience angle. The author has recreated her stroke in amazing and understandable detail. Her recovery speaks to what people who are recovering from stoke need. The description of the absence of her left brain was very much like the message of A New Earth from a scientific perspective. An intriguing read for anyone.