Worth waiting for!

The master of neuroplasticity,
Norman Doidge, is the next Oliver Sacks. His first book, The Brain That Changes Itself, is a hallmark, one of the greatest neuroscience books I've read and recommend. That book is about the greatest researchers and their conquests. This book is about people, their problems (Parkinson's disease, chronic pain, autism, dyslexia, brain trauma...) and how they try to get better. Is a great book. I got a little skeptical about the the laser therapy, but the rest is very interesting. Worth the wait!

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Extremely helpful understanding my TBI.

I was hit head on by drunk driver. I was going 30 and he admitted to going 60, there were no skid marks, a 90 MPH hit. Along with multiple fractures, I was left with an awful traumatic brain injury. I had no idea what it was before the accident. This book has been extremely informative and encouraging. Like many of those in this book , I was basically told to live with it. I now know TBI can be treated.
Thank you..

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Incredible Book

Would you consider the audio edition of The Brain's Way of Healing to be better than the print version?

Yes. I like the audible version because it pronounces the medical terms correctly, and it I like listening vs reading. It makes the story come alive.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Brain's Way of Healing?

The remarkable adaptive ability of the brain.

Which character – as performed by George Newbern – was your favorite?

Dr Doidge

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Yes, It is Brain Science

Any additional comments?

Very interesting material told in a way that someone not in the medical profession can understand. Very well done.

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Exceptional Summary of Neuro-Plasticity

Like his previous book, "The Brain that Changes Itself", Norman Doidge MD, provides a state of the art up-date on his reporting of the more prominent practices and techniques for the application of Neuro-Plastic changes in the brain that are currently known. His direct, hands-on approach of meeting the scientists, engineers, doctors, and practitioners that are developing and using the tools and techniques, combined with the first person stories of those treated / trained is remarkable. In some ways he is a journalist or scientific report, who also as a certified MD, offers credible analysis of the diagnosis, treatment, and improvements seen it those in need. He offers great hope for recovery for conditions often considered intractable. TBI, Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, ADHD, PSTD, Autism like symptoms, premature birth related issues and conditions, plus many more are presented in light of the latest research in cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, psychology. He has personally met and worked with most of the world leaders in these fields. Treatments with light, sound, music, body movement and body work, and many more techniques are presented.

High recommend the two texts as well as the auditory presentations.

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a must read

This book has changed my life as a TBI patient! strongly recommended to everyone. a must read!

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One of the best books ever

The only book that I might have enjoyed more than this is "The Body Keeps Score" by Bessel van der Kolk. The content of Norman Dodge's book is revolutionary and you will be purchasing many copies of this books for people that you know and love. The world is definitely a better place by having this book in it.

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Very enlightening!

I will now buy the hardcover book and study neuroplasticity more in depth. I believe this is the first step towards a better world for my child.

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Very interesting content and stories

The book goes into some very interesting methods of treating people with common brain related injuries. I think some of the stories were a little long, so I think there is potential to reduce the length of the book to make it even better. For the interested reader, I believe the author could have gone more directly into how to get in touch with practitioners.

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Heal Thyself--your brain can help!

What did you love best about The Brain's Way of Healing?

My mom suffers from chronic pain. The very first chapter in this book discusses a pain management MD who got injured himself--and found a way to heal that doesn't include more pills. Over and over, Doidge profiles people who are pioneering change in the fields of pain, traumatic brain injuries, and more. I found inspiration and hope here!

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Brain's Way of Healing?

I loved reading about low-level laser light therapy for healing everything to torn rotator cuffs to traumatic brain injury. Such a simple solution, so much hope!!!!!

Have you listened to any of George Newbern’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Newbern did a solid job narrating this book. Many non-fiction books, particularly on medical matters, get ruined by a narrator who either has too much inflection in his or her voice--or not enough. I found myself forgetting that I wasn't listening to Doidge. To forget that one is listening to a narration is a compliment. It means the narrator is not getting in the way of the text, and so, yes, Newbern, did a good job.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

As mentioned above, it gave me hope that maybe my mom's 15-year battle with chronic pain might have a solution. Several chapters gave me new insight into how we might approach my mom's pain from here on out.

Any additional comments?

A very interesting follow-up to Doidge's previous book on brain plasticity.

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Not Sure

I'm about 1/3rd of the way through chapter 7 and it feels
as if the author has been going on and on and on about
Parkinsons.... ??? why primarily Parkinsons??

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