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_aia_'s review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
A wonderful book! I have read a lot of self-help, and this has got to be one of the best. The author’s advice is thorough and comprehensive, diving into innovative studies. Her tips are practical, and her writing is both powerful and hopeful.
Worth every penny.
Worth every penny.
flaviaaalouise's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
This was a very good and thought-provoking read.
booksandbargains's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really good comprehensive book about how to build a healthy brain. A little difficult at first with a lot of science but then once I got going it was really good.
badoit90's review
3.0
3.5 Stars //
This book is overall quite engaging and informative, yet feels a little bit patched together.
The book starts off rather dry with a rundown of the general structure of the brain, but becomes more 'practical' in later chapters. The author thereby touches on many different aspects of life that influence brain health overall (nutrition, mental wellbeing, socio-economic factors) and her honesty and candidness with her readers is a noteworthy strength that lends credibility to her writing.
Of particular interest was the chapter discussing therapy and its positive impact on brain health. Wilson provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of different therapeutic approaches and their potential benefits, carefully touching on difficult subjects such as racism, which is not commonly found in books of this nature.
I also want to compliment the way the author is straight-up with the reader throughout the book - she has no agenda, no bias and nothing to sell.
However, I must acknowledge that there were some areas that could have benefited from further refinement. At times, the book appeared to lack a clear direction, which resulted in certain sections being somewhat difficult to follow.
Nonetheless, my overall impression of "How to Build a Healthy Brain" is positive. It effectively covers a wide range of topics pertaining to brain health and provides insightful advice. While some structural improvements may have enhanced the reading experience, the valuable information and Wilson's genuine approach make it a worthwhile read for those interested in understanding and optimising their brain's wellbeing.
This book is overall quite engaging and informative, yet feels a little bit patched together.
The book starts off rather dry with a rundown of the general structure of the brain, but becomes more 'practical' in later chapters. The author thereby touches on many different aspects of life that influence brain health overall (nutrition, mental wellbeing, socio-economic factors) and her honesty and candidness with her readers is a noteworthy strength that lends credibility to her writing.
Of particular interest was the chapter discussing therapy and its positive impact on brain health. Wilson provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of different therapeutic approaches and their potential benefits, carefully touching on difficult subjects such as racism, which is not commonly found in books of this nature.
I also want to compliment the way the author is straight-up with the reader throughout the book - she has no agenda, no bias and nothing to sell.
However, I must acknowledge that there were some areas that could have benefited from further refinement. At times, the book appeared to lack a clear direction, which resulted in certain sections being somewhat difficult to follow.
Nonetheless, my overall impression of "How to Build a Healthy Brain" is positive. It effectively covers a wide range of topics pertaining to brain health and provides insightful advice. While some structural improvements may have enhanced the reading experience, the valuable information and Wilson's genuine approach make it a worthwhile read for those interested in understanding and optimising their brain's wellbeing.
kmpatel13's review
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
5.0
It was a bit tough to get through but totally worth it. Long term care and planning for old age is essential. Especially in this economical climate