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We Are Our Brains

We Are Our Brains: From the Womb to Alzheimer's | Dick Swaab

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Everything we think, do and refrain from doing is determined by our brain. From religion to sexuality, it shapes our potential, our desires and our characters. Taking us through every stage in our lives, from the womb to falling in love to old age, Dick Swaab shows that we don't just have brains: we areour brains. 'A blockbuster about the brain . . . provocative, fascinating, remarkable.' Clive Cookson, Financial Times 'A giant in the field.' Zoe Williams, Guardian 'Engrossing, intriguing and enlightening.' Robin Ince 'Enchantingly written.' The Times Higher Education 'Wide-ranging, fun and informative . . . as an ice-breaker at parties, it is unmatched.'Bryan Appleyard,Sunday Times

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We Are Our Brains: From the Womb to Alzheimer's | Dick Swaab

Meh

so-so

Third book for this month for #readyourkindle

Okay this book was frustrating. It is older then I realised so no doubt some research has moved on significantly. At times fascinating, at times subtly patriarchal (mostly he's progressive) and occasionally preachy.

As a carer for someone with dementia the very detailed breakdown into subsections of the 7 stages of it was sadly super accurate and informative I suspect of what to expect next.

@CBee

CBee My heart goes out to you - caring for someone with dementia is so difficult ♥️ 4mo

Suet624 💕💕💕 4mo

Balibee146 Thanks @CBee and @Suet624 we are getting to the final parts of stage 6 / shifting towards final stage 7, so it's hard going practically and emotionally. **** Dementia! So thnaksful both my parents were mentally sharp until there last day and had a sudden crisis without protracted suffering but enough time for us to get to the hospital and be with them 💔💔 4mo

Balibee146 Ach typos and the wrong "their".... Sorry!! 4mo

CBee @Balibee146 bless you ♥️♥️ I‘ll be keeping you in my thoughts 🙏🏻 4mo

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We Are Our Brains: From the Womb to Alzheimer's | Dick Swaab

Next up from my October #readyourkindle choices.

I just realised this book was published in 2010 so it may be a skim read or a bail depending.

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We Are Our Brains: From the Womb to Alzheimer's | Dick Swaab

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You should definetly read this book if you are interest in how our brains work. It is easy to read and it even made me laugh at times.

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We Are Our Brains: From the Womb to Alzheimer's | Dick Swaab

As a psychology student i have to read this.