Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain
Book Review: Excellent, motivating book...
Summary: 5 Stars
Teaches you about brain chemistry and biology, and how it can be positively affected by exercise. You will never think of exercise as something to do merely for physical appearance or even physical health. It can help you focus, be more productive, and beat depression or depression-like symptoms. The author has the science to back up the claims and organizes the book in such a way that it is easy to follow and learn. I'm hoping that it will lead me -- as an intellectual person -- to exercise more upon an intellectual understanding as to the wide-range positive effects it has. I hope to be a poster child for it, and will let you know more about how it works, beyond the intellectual level...Book Review: Executive Spark
Summary: 5 Stars
While this review is as enthusiastically positive as the previous ones, it comes from a different perspective. My view is based on years of consulting with top leaders of major organizations about their own performance and that of their company. Too bad that SPARK wasn't available sooner. Now we realize that a physical fitness program, especially with the kinds of experiences that Dr. Ratey describes, is an essential part of the career development plan of any would be top manager. Further, Dr.Ratey's suggestions for dealing with high pressure situations are especially helpful for those who already are in positions of heavy responsibility. And the scientific and clinical content are fascinating to any one.
Book Review: Exercise is the key to mental health and happiness!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book has confirmed a lot of intuitive judgment I have had over my career as a pharmacist, dispensing a variety of anti-depressants and mood stabilizer medications. Dr. Ratey clearly shows how people who have incorporated a regular exercise program into their life have little need for such medications - their brain and body is producing all the right substances in all the right proportions, naturally. This book should be required for all professional educators, all phys. ed. teachers and 100% of everyone involved in student athletics, all principals and school administrators, and all parents. That's not hype - this book will become the benchmark that changes how America looks at education & exercise, and how important it is for optimal brain functioning. If you suffer from depression, anxiety, addictive disorders, ADHD, this book can be your pathway for getting healthy and quite possibly off of medications all together. I ordered another copy to give to my son's school teachers.Book Review: Exercise requires repetition but not the book.
Summary: 3 Stars
The content is interest and important, but he simply repeats himself too much. This is a 250 page book with 75 pages of substance.Book Review: Exercise the Body and Reward the Brain
Summary: 5 Stars
Enjoyed this book because it was well written and understandable. It shows how aerobic exercise can have such a huge impact on your personality, on how you think and respond. This should be required reading for anyone dealing with children. It should be read and reread and notes taken. Do yourself and favor and read this book!