A review by christel_booksmart
The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science by Norman Doidge

5.0

Amazing- particularly if you have an education in neuroscience and/or psychology, although this book is written to cater to all audiences I feel, because Doidge explains every concept he introduces that the non-science reader may not be aware of. He also has a very entertaining, easy-to-follow way of writing and is as much a storyteller as he is a scientist - I devoured this non-fiction book in 5 days because it was so interesting. If you are fascinated by the brain, read this book. If you want to learn more about the brain, read this book. As someone with 5 years of education in neuroscience and psychology, this book only deepened my appreciation for the incredible organ that is the brain and the amazing feats it is capable of achieving - so don’t be put off reading it even if you know quite a bit about neuroplasticity already! I found myself nodding many times throughout the book and it was cool to read about the scientists, philosophers and psychologists I learned about in my degree. When I wasn’t nodding, I was gaping in awe or smiling in sheer appreciation for the brilliant people discussed in this book- subjects and researchers alike. This book was also incredibly inspiring for me to achieve more and give more to humanity. Phenomenal!!