Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon: The New Science and Stories of the Brain (English Edition)

Rahul Jandial

Penguin

2019

243 páginas

8h 6m

ISBN-13: 9780241338711

Português Brasileiro

**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** 'You're amazing I could talk to you (Rahul) all day' Chris Evans 'This is a gripping new book' The Times World-leading neuroscientist and neurosurgeon Dr Rahul Jandial draws on his years of work with patients suffering from the most extreme cases of brain damage, disorders and illnesses to reveal what they can tell us about the science of the mind. From a languages teacher who has to choose whether to lose her ability to speak Spanish or English after brain surgery, to a former TV exec, now homeless, who discovers that his life-altering despondency is the result of a tumour, to a fainting teen who learns that deep breathing can mean the difference between life or death, these stories uncover the secret workings of the brain. Blending cutting-edge research and beautiful storytelling, Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon is a vital resource on the best ways to boost your memory, control stress and emotions, minimize pain, unleash your creativity, raise smart kids and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's. This is a deeply practical and readable book, which will take you on an expedition through the anatomy of the most fascinating - and mysterious - of organs.

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4.5 (Muito bom)

É melhor quando você entende um pouco dos assuntos

"Fear of failure keeps too many people from daring to express themselves".

Curti muito a leitura! Gosto desse tipo de livro. Acho que consegui aproveitar muito mais por ser estudante de medicina - por acaso li um dos últimos capítulos quando estava revisando hematoma subdural, coincidindo com o caso do capítulo!

Acho que esse é um livro que irei reler em algum momento do futuro.