A review by maralyons
Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting by Lisa Genova

4.0

Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting by Lisa Genova is a guide to our memory that spells out the science using plain language and descriptive examples. The book is broken into three sections: How We Remember, Why We Forget, and Improve or Repair. Genova does a fantastic job identifying all of those funny things our brains do and giving scientific names and context to them. She explains why our brains are designed to both remember, but also forget the majority of our lives. We're likely to forget our day to day routine unless something special occurs, while we are incredibly likely to remember unique or emotional events in our lives. The last part of the book gives helpful tips and suggestions for improving memory and taking care of our brains. Overall, an interesting and helpful resource for any age demographic.

Thank you Rodale Inc. / Harmony and NetGalley for providing this ARC.