In “The Brain That Changes Itself,” psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Norman Doidge describes the fascinating science of neuroplasticity – the brain’s remarkable ability to adapt its physical structure and function in response to experience, learning, or injury – throughout life and into old age.
The author presents the groundbreaking work of leading scientists in this field and uses spectacular case studies to vividly illustrate how patients who have suffered developmental disorders or severe brain damage due to accidents or strokes can undergo transformative changes through innovative therapeutic approaches and sometimes – contrary to all expectations – lead an everyday life again.
And it is not only patients with brain damage who can benefit from the findings of this work – we all can: we can use the surprising findings to improve the performance of a healthy brain and maintain it into old age – as long as we support and train it properly.
The book is informative, captivating, and inspiring, offering hope for all people with neurological conditions. It is written in a way that is easy to understand, even for non-experts and is an excellent introduction to the subject.
🎧 Suitable as an audiobook? Yes.
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