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It‘s taken me quite a while to get through this as an audiobook, but it was fascinating. I actually found the appendices really interesting. I enjoyed learning some of the history of neuroplasticity and how it was almost shunned for so long. [warning there is a rather graphic chapter on sexual sadism, but done in a very scientific way]

A must read book for those interested in psychology, neuroscience and cognition

My afternoon walk up the hill to the little free library was fruitful yesterday. It‘s getting easier so I may keep going to the next one along the coast this afternoon and check it out for the first time.

I read the book about 10 years ago and didn‘t realize there was a documentary until @Kaila-ann mentioned it. Nowhere near as comprehensive as the book, but it‘s amazing to watch the inventions mentioned in action. #nfnov

#TIL Dr. Paul Bach-y-Rita was a pioneer of the idea of nueroplasticity and the founder of the thought of sensory substitution. Neuroplasticity is the idea that the brain can rewire itself to bypass damaged connections and pathways. Finished watching the documentary “The Brain that Changes Itself” #nfnov

Up next for my documentary watching pleasure #nfnov

If you‘re interested in how your thinking meat works, you‘ll get a lot out of this book, but I‘d recommend strongly against having it be your only source of information on neuroplasticity. It‘s flawed in many respects, and the best way to compensate for that is to fill the gaps with other books that do it better. Full review here: http://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/the-brain-that-changes-itself-norman-doidge/ #NonFiction #Science

Fascinating (and hopeful) descriptions of neuroplasticity—at any age.

I did read this book (to the first Appendix) and appreciate the breadth and depth of this deeper look into our brain's "silly putty." More than case reviews, less than zero pontificating, mostly great human interest and good writing.

Books on the Brain📚🧠☕️

Loved it! Not too technical. Easily understood.

#SundaySentence "Everything your 'immaterial' mind imagines leaves material traces. Each thought alters the physical state of your brain synapses at a microscopic level. Each time you imagine moving your fingers across the keys to play the piano, you alter the tendrils in your living brain."

#SundaySentence "Everything your 'immaterial' mind imagines leaves material traces. Each thought alters the physical state of your brain synapses at a microscopic level. Each time you imagine moving your fingers across the keys to play the piano, you alter the tendrils in your living brain."

This book is absolutely fascinating. It's pretty heavy on science, but the stories of people keep it from being too dry.

This book was fascinating from page one to the end!