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"i'm also adjusting my behaviour in so many day to day situations with a big impact a must read absolutely fascinating"

"absolutely fantastic book that i really could relate too"

"it does become slightly complex towards the end but the intial concept is very enjoyable"

"a very easy to read book that is insightful and very interesting highly recommend"

"it gives a fascinating insight into the human psyche and explains why we think and act the way we do"

"a really good read"

"strongly recommended"

"the truly great thing about this book is anyone reading it will have experienced all the scenarios in the book at some point on their lives"

"it is so easy to read with well written short chapters which focus excellently on each issue building understanding"

"there are so many aspects that i can relate to and i look forward to working with my chimp"

"enjoyed this and has added to my wisdom in terms of how i recognise situations in others and how i can manage myself better"

"this is a very good informative book about behaviour!"

"enjoyed it and definitely found it useful although there was a lot to take in and will probably have to read it again to get the full benefit!"

"this is a great book it's very easy to read but it makes you think!"

"very interesting book i am only part way through it "

"amazing book"

"excellent book"

"well worth reading"

"excellent read can't recommend it enough!"

"the excercises are good and also very readable highly recommended read on a commute"

"this is a great book it's very easy to read but it makes you think!"

"delivered really quickly in perfect condition"

"highly recommended"

"this is a simply brilliant book outlining in a readily accessible way the essential neuroscience behind mind management and motivation and performance improvement"

"an interesting book outlining some highly effective self development tools"

"excellent product"

"very powerful for anyone to read"

"excellent audiobook to just listen"

"this book is totally brilliant it tells you the reality of living daily and how to engage and do it without resorting to deep fancy medical speak"

"it was a great experience to read it"

"i have been 'excercising my chimp' as suggested in the book and have found this an amazingly successful technique"

"dr peters success with profession"

"extremely interesting book"

"the great thing about this book is precisely its simplicity"

"really exciting book"

"thank you steve i think this is the best book on the topic i have ever read and it relates really well to the heartmath concepts"

"this book is absolutely amazing"

"shouting abuse at a driver who cuts you up on the road"

"an excellent easy to read and useful book to help understand yourself and others also available through amazon audio books"

"then went on to achieve great successes afterwards"

"i'm sleeping well not stressed and i never now lose my temper in traffic jams"

"absolutely loved it"

"very interesting and clever book written really well"

"my friend recommended this book and i really loved it"

"it is written in lay mans terms and i have found the advice and tips truly inspirational"

"it worked for me and made me a happier person"

"some people might enjoy it because the concept is too simplified in order to make anyone understand it"

"as a therapist and coach i constantly look for simplified information that can help my clients understand how their minds are their best ally or their worst enemy"

"this book was recommended to me by my good lecturer who told me i would highly benefit from it and i can tell you that he wasn't wrong either i am still in the first couple pages but i can tell you now it is amazing somewhat you i can relate to each self and it opens up your perspective too"

"just a fantastic must read book"

"fantastic 'take' on the human brain with strategies to help us be all we want to be!"

"he uses some of the tools that are in other psychology books but it is how he presents them that is the amazing bit"

"i found it so helpful well writen and easy to read that i bought a paperback copy"

"i've studied nlp and have a fairly good knowledge of this type of self help book"

"the 'chimp' concept works well for me i definitely see this duality within myself and the chimp idea has clarified it very usefully"

"this book is very clever and has been written by a person who has a great deal of expertise in the subject matter i"

"an imaginative approach to a well worn subject"

"read and re read use this book for reference good guide to a happier life and return when necessary x thank you x"

"great book it has helped me make positive changes in work & personal relationships & changes your mindset around that niggling voice in your head!"

"potentially good subject"

"makes perfect sense""

"this book is a delight and a genuinely useful tool for sorting out day to day responses in difficult situations"

"some nice examples in here and lots of bullet points"

"it was a real comfort and a great help in reassuring me that my feelings were normal"

"a concise and relatively precise read"

"good explanation"

"can undermine our own success and have a genuinely detrimental effect on our happiness health and well being"

"very interesting and clever book written really well"

"fast delivery"

"with all the good reviews here i thought i should try the book at to see for myself"

"this could really improve your life quality if followed with discipline!"

"very thorough explanation of how decision making takes place in the brain and what you can do to make good decisions for you"

"as a therapist and coach i constantly look for simplified information that can help my clients understand how their minds are their best ally or their worst enemy"

"a must read for anyone interested in personal development"

"a very positive book without all the guff"

"there is a fair amount of information to take on board but it really does seem to make sense"

"worth a read for anyone interested in mind management and assisting ourselves with our behaviour also good if you are in a position where you manage people or hr"

"as i was reading the book i noticed subtle changes in my behaviour"

"guiding us through different situations helping us identify our important values and empowering us to control and manage our 'chimp' reactions the book is a true revelation"

"this could really improve your life quality if followed with discipline!"

"overall i suspect it takes a life time to learn the lessons being taught but if a young person has the patience to stay with it there are valuable lessons being imparted"

"i read this before learning that the author is a famous cycling mentor"

"prof peters presents clear and engaging explanations for understanding this behaviour from a psychological perspective"

"he cleverly avoids using the terminolgy that often frightens or alienates people consequently i feel it has potential for use in schools and colleges to help young people learn to succeed and the very useful practical suggestions could be of great assistance to mentors tutors coaches etc"

"learning this now will put her on solid ground for the future"

"have started trying to implement the behaviour patterns outlined and am finding it surprisingly easy due to the way information is presented"

"useful metaphors for the brain first third half is great didn't get much further"

"steve peters innovative approach to understanding ourselves and why we do what we do"

"it contains many truths about human nature and helps us to understand our emotions and thoughts"

"really tough attention grabber but one you need to revisit time & time again until the procedures stick if you can apply the results could be wonderful"

"buying this book could be an important step in the right direction whatever your current mindset"

"found a lot of useable tips and have noticed some improvements in my outlook decision making that have motivated me to keep on good terms with my 'chimp'"

"it really does give you some amazing ideas to work with"

"there's certainly some similar mind management models and out there however 'the chimp paradox' is comprehensive in terms of a lifestyle approach"

"he is also credited with helping athletes achieve success and has worked with: sky pro cycling team olympic gold medal winners and liverpool football club"

"it a nice simple way to explain the human psychology and why we react in certain ways to certain situations"

"the book is really easy to read and once you get where steve peters is coming from it's powerful stuff"

"i must say i've never in my life bought a book a recommended read from attending a training course"

"this book will help anyone with motivation"

"my daughter likes this as a helping hand with her anxiety"

"the book has helped me become a more positive person"

"the chimp analogy is a powerful tool for recognising that part of yourself that acts without weighing things up"

"i learned quite a bit from this book wish it was mandatory for young adults to read in school a very helpful life guide"

"peters tells how to control those instinctive feelings we have and use then in a good way but not let them take over our more rational mind"

"this excellent book should be required reading and provides a helpful model and insights to improve self awareness and interaction with others"

"brilliant book interesting informative thought provoking life changing"

"chimps divided planets guiding moons etc"

"works wonders with the mind and really does make you think would 100% recommend"

"makes me determined to be a better person and gives some guidance on how to do that"

"this book was recommened to me by a trusted friend"

"i hope to use this to help control my chimp in the future and be a better person"

"what a great read this book really explains why sometimes we behave irrationally and impulsively then kick ourselves after!"

"i'm a trainee therapist and the material in this book is very useful for myself and future clients!"

"please purchace this book it will help you to understand yourself and other people better"

"great informative book that despite the slightly lightweight way it is written the moon stars and sun etc used as analogies is based on sound psychological fact and not some airy fairy theory"

"brought several copies as i keep giving them to people to read an excellent start to understanding the mind!"

"it's not the answer to all of life's pitfalls yet it gently reminds us that we are human and its ok to make mistakes that's what we are here to do to learn and laugh out loud at our ridiculous lives and enjoy ourselves"

"this excellent book should be required reading and provides a helpful model and insights to improve self awareness and interaction with others"

"a brilliant book very easy to understand you can pick it up and read then leave it for awhile then continue again"

"fast shipping"

"i found it useful in aiding communication when to not try and communicate effectively as there's no point!"

"i have really enjoyed the approachable voice and humorous presentation!"

"a fantastic read that you be compulsory for everybody!"

"this book gives a clear description of how the brain works in defining our response to the world we live in and how we can develop ourselves"

"an interesting introduction to how the various sections of the brain interact and govern our behaviour"

"best self help book i've read really helps to understand how you and others think and why in turn to help make changes or deal with situations differently"

"so relevant and easy to relate to"

"it seems counter intuitive to get all your chimp's anxious thoughts down on paper and then to get the human to talk through them"

"good purchase"

"peters has a strong understanding of how people feel think and propose useful means of managing our minds to maximise our potential"

"as a professional therapist i have used similar techniques for helping people manage their emotions for many years however prof steve peters has taken the technique to a new level and backed it up with tests and evidence then repackaged it and provided an amazing methodology for changing your managing your mind and your emotions"

"there are some real gems that will get you thinking throughout this book"

"the book was as described and arrived in good time all round very happy with the product and service"

"reading the chimp paradox could bring great benefits to your personal and professional life"

"humorously illustrated with meaningful examples this book comes highly recommended"

"as a professional therapist i have used similar techniques for helping people manage their emotions for many years however prof steve peters has taken the technique to a new level and backed it up with tests and evidence then repackaged it and provided an amazing methodology for changing your managing your mind and your emotions"

"one of the things i liked most about it is how discreet it is allowing me to read a therapy book on public transport without any judgemental looks etc"

"this is one of the most useful books i’ve ever read"

"an essential read for everyone and recommended by all of those people i have bought copies for!"

"good examples throughout the book to help explain the brain activities and a lot of tips on show of change unhelpful behaviours"

"i chose the 5 star rating on the basis that this book has had a significant impact on me in a very short period of time"

"very thorough explanation of how decision making takes place in the brain and what you can do to make good decisions for you"

"the concepts are proving really worthwhile helping with staff teaching basic construction skills to some very difficult 16 19 year olds in"

"interesting read"

"throughout it encourages you on a journey of self development"

"if you love books soaked in rain water with the experience of being left outside by the delivery driver then this is the company for you"

"its like a bible to us socially challenged types!"

"great book and very prompt delivery"

"terrific book"

"this is a very practical book"

"i have to admit it took me a while to get through this one and on a few occasions it took a while for it to start sinking in then i was able to see the bigger picture in what he was trying to say"

"the best and only self improvement book you will ever need"

"i feel it achieves these to a large extent and makes further self reflection simple"

"great saving on the cost from this seller many thanks"

"an interesting introduction to how the various sections of the brain interact and govern our behaviour"

"this book is totally brilliant it tells you the reality of living daily and how to engage and do it without resorting to deep fancy medical speak"

"beats hours of expensive therapy"

"the book was in good quality"

"a solid read that has changed how i react in different day to day situations"

"very impressed every person should read this and pass it on!"

"this is truly one of those wonderful self development books that comes along and completely changes the game it offers a lot of deep insights on how the human mind works and it can hold you back how to work around it and also work with it"

"i am well aware in martial arts and in sport the mental game is paramount"

"it makes marvellous sense written well yet in an uncomplicated manner and really has helped me as an individual"

"interesting theories but takes a lot of concentration to read"

"how the mind works hence a complex subject has been written in an easily understood and clear way"

"i could certainly relate to my 'chimp' but even better i think i can now relate to other people's"

"which was my main inspiration in getting this book"

"bought as a gift and is well recommended"

"this book is very clever and has been written by a person who has a great deal of expertise in the subject matter i"

"great book came quick"

"a very good read very similar to intuitive thinking skills and smart recovery training will try and put all 3 together to make one to be used for counselling"

"it is so easy to read with well written short chapters which focus excellently on each issue building understanding"

"guiding us through different situations helping us identify our important values and empowering us to control and manage our 'chimp' reactions the book is a true revelation"

"it's a similar concept to the thinking fast thinking slow yet a lot easier to read and understand"

"very strongly recommended"

"it has been particularly useful when managing students with adhd although this is not mentioned in the book as far as i am aware"

"its helped my marriage aswell"

"it is so easy to read and understand and the synopsis at the end of each chapter sums up the important ideas"

"i understood the whole idea of the chimp and the human in the first couple of chapters and i agree that it's a useful concept to get hold of"

"i chose the 5 star rating on the basis that this book has had a significant impact on me in a very short period of time"

"a truly recommended read"

"i have read a number of self help books and frankly not got a lot from them this is the only one i would recommend"

"i initially bought it as steve peters work with sports stars was of interest but i've almost accidentally found that it's a great self help programme that's had a positive impact on many areas of my life"

"some nice examples in here and lots of bullet points"

"this book has transformed my outlook on some of the challenges in life and writing it about a chimp and other basic comparisons make it very easy to relate to"

"i am now reading it for a second time to refresh my memory"

"it's written very well with really basic everyday explanations and actually provides real and usable techniques to help rater than complicated doctor language or hippy crazy stuff!"

"understanding your inner chimp and gaining control back"

"i recommend williams book "mindfulness: a practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world" "

"it was a real comfort and a great help in reassuring me that my feelings were normal"

"a most interesting book the author creates a model for understanding how our brains work"

"works wonders with the mind and really does make you think would 100% recommend"

"incredibly helpful and useful ideas in to how we handle our emotions and what's at play when we respond to situations in certain ways"

"my chimp and i work much better together now!"

"very good book has helped address a few of my problems and made me see things inna different way and to take more time to process things rather than acting upon them instantly would recommend if your looking to understand yourself and make a better you it's all a working progress"

"as a professional therapist i have used similar techniques for helping people manage their emotions for many years however prof steve peters has taken the technique to a new level and backed it up with tests and evidence then repackaged it and provided an amazing methodology for changing your managing your mind and your emotions"

"purchased to support my leadership training!"

"good book still reading but explains things well"

"excellent book well packaged exactly as described and arrived in excellent time"

"really does explain a lot i'm now much more aware of my 'chimp' and can manage her accordingly"

"in my view the model works and that's all that matters!"

"very insightful and helpful for anyone struggling with self confidence or other mental impairments"

"this is a simply brilliant book outlining in a readily accessible way the essential neuroscience behind mind management and motivation and performance improvement"

"buying this book could be an important step in the right direction whatever your current mindset"

"absolutely fascinating"

"absolutely fantastic book!"

"very enjoyable read"

"highly recommend"

"fascinating insight"

"really good"

"strongly recommended"

"this is a truly great audiobook"

"well written a good second to the "how the brain works" new scientist book"

"philosophical thinking highly recommended!"

"the bbc did a tv series on this book i look forward to viewing when it is rebroadcast to reconnect those synaptic connections"

"i learnt so much in this easy to read and informative book"

"i have already listened to it more than once and will probably keep re visiting it!"

"have re read this many times and a great book to talk about"

"very interesting book!"

"amazing book!"

"this is an excellent book of interest to everyone who has a brain"

"if you have only read this book then it's well worth 4 or 5 stars it's well written and highly enlightening"

"excellent read and great delivery service"

"very interesting and very readable"

"this book is very easy to read"

"book was delivered promptly and was in perfect condition as expected"

"this is a stunning achievement"

"the book itself is a sensory pleasure beautifully illustrated printed on high quality paper a lovely thing in itself as well as a very informative and stimulating read"

"this is a visually stunning volume in which eagleman provides an abundance of information insights and counsel with regard to what the brain is and does"

"this is a thoroughly enjoyable and informative book"

"very detailed and informative"

"neuroscience made simple by this brilliant neuroscientist"

"i studied some neuroscience at university and this was a great fresher a whistle stop tour of everything we know about the brain so far"

"this book will make you truly appreciate what it is you have up there and the things it does"

"if you have only read this book then it's well worth 4 or 5 stars it's well written and highly enlightening"

"this is an excellent resume of the internal workings of the brain"

"the first couple of chapters are dedicated to explaining the basic functions of the brain memory learning sensing the world around us but interspersed with accounts of interesting experiments and anecdotes that result in the reader feeling like they are hearing a fascinating story rather than receiving a dry lecture"

"clear and brimming with enthusiasm and genuine knowledge for anyone who isn't up to date with brain science this book will be a revelation"

"this is an easy read for almost anyone and extremely stimulating"

"i study psychology and it's an incredibly complex area and reading academic papers can be hard work so an academic who can make this area of research so easy to understand is a god send!"

"other books on the human brain have been interesting and informative but sometimes hard work"

"best to finish a chapter section and then go back and read the extra bits"

"a must read for anyone who is a science student"

"engaging and interesting"

"easy to read and fascinating"

"interesting and informative and written in an accessible style for the non scientist"

"a curious mind will enjoy it"

"this book is a brilliant introduction into the way your mind makes you think"

"the author is the narrator and he is a great communicator who contextualises his ideas clearly and succinctly"

"well organised readable smart book"

"the generously annotated "endnotes are also enlightening as is the "glossary"

"well written keeps you interested with lots of intriguing topics"

"well organised readable smart book"

"it is the book of the tv series and follows it pretty closely although the tv series was also excellent"

"i would however recommend incognito one of his other books as a more comprehensive and more interesting look at the brain"

"it sits there sealed in the dark chamber of our skull between our ears yet it is responsible for giving us the greatest show in the universe"

"duly acknowledging that i am a tourist in the field of neuroscience i know of no other book that offers more and better information than does this one begin italics in layman’s terms end italics with its value enhanced even more by the aforementioned illustrations"

"outstanding book on my second read through now"

"the book itself is a sensory pleasure beautifully illustrated printed on high quality paper a lovely thing in itself as well as a very informative and stimulating read"

"ok i accept that for some readers this might be a good thing and the tv show is at times certainly not for the brain cell challenged which is to its credit it's not a dumbed down vapid waste of space with lots of pretty pictures so a sort of abridged version of the script text may get its points and info across without confusing people including me at times but i still despite my advanced age 54 like to have intelligent not vacuous text be it in print or on the screen"

"the book and series also gives insights this reader was only generally aware of and had never seen written down about how fragile our perception of our surroundings actually is"

"i would however recommend incognito one of his other books as a more comprehensive and more interesting look at the brain"

"an engaging read of some of the questions brain science throws up and the latest research"

"the book itself is a sensory pleasure beautifully illustrated printed on high quality paper a lovely thing in itself as well as a very informative and stimulating read"

"if you liked incognito: the secret lives of the brain you will like this one!"

"somehow the author deals with this sophisticated subject without drowning the reader in unnecessary details and nomenclature"

"secondly i've also read incognito which is a more immersive read does contain more detail and pulls off that trick of making you feel that you rather than the author is the smart one"

"good value"

"those without a science background will enjoy this because like many medical writers the author has a way with words which satisfies factually and stylistically"

"most interesting and easy to understand"

"if you enjoyed this book you will definitely enjoy incognito"

"enjoyable enough but hard work to get through compared to some other authors"

"ok i accept that for some readers this might be a good thing and the tv show is at times certainly not for the brain cell challenged which is to its credit it's not a dumbed down vapid waste of space with lots of pretty pictures so a sort of abridged version of the script text may get its points and info across without confusing people including me at times but i still despite my advanced age 54 like to have intelligent not vacuous text be it in print or on the screen"

"instead it makes strong points and provide evidence about the conclusions and assumptions made"

"a good introduction to some of the concepts and applications of neurology"

"ok i accept that for some readers this might be a good thing and the tv show is at times certainly not for the brain cell challenged which is to its credit it's not a dumbed down vapid waste of space with lots of pretty pictures so a sort of abridged version of the script text may get its points and info across without confusing people including me at times but i still despite my advanced age 54 like to have intelligent not vacuous text be it in print or on the screen"

"i would however recommend incognito one of his other books as a more comprehensive and more interesting look at the brain"

"bought for my wife but we have both enjoyed reading it"

"awesome book"

"though well written and mildly insightful having read and researched upon the brain as an academic it was lacking depth!"

"very interesting and thought provoking and written in a comfortable readable style"

"i a still enjoying reading this book"

"the first couple of chapters are dedicated to explaining the basic functions of the brain memory learning sensing the world around us but interspersed with accounts of interesting experiments and anecdotes that result in the reader feeling like they are hearing a fascinating story rather than receiving a dry lecture"

"those of us who watched the six part pbs series based on this companion book are especially grateful to have it available so that we can continue to increase our understanding of what the human brain is and does…as well as of what it can do if properly nourished"

"extremely readable and everything is explained clearly in words and coloured diagrams"

"it sits there sealed in the dark chamber of our skull between our ears yet it is responsible for giving us the greatest show in the universe"

"the book itself is a sensory pleasure beautifully illustrated printed on high quality paper a lovely thing in itself as well as a very informative and stimulating read"

"having read great reviews on this book i thought it would be entertaining"

"good easy read"

"truely inspirational"

"a pleasure to read"

"mother nature will then tell which approaches are blind alleys and which move us further down the road of understanding the blueprints of our own mind"

"i am much happier now!"

"makes a complex subject easy to grasp and very interesting"

"made many points to stimulate discussion"

"pure brainyness"

"amazing read!"

"excellent mix of professional explanations backed up with diagrams and laymen examples!"

"straightforward clear fascinating"

"very interesting indeed"

"recommend this as a brilliant read along with author's others"

"good service"

"key concepts are illustrated with photographs or reproductions to the extent that scientific accuracy allows and a mini commentary accompanies most of them"

"a very insightful read and due to short chapters can easily be picked up and put down anytime"

"of particular interest to everyone especially now is chapter 5 episode 5 where eagleman reprises one of those seminal experiments which gives deep insight into our behaviour"

"excellent introduction to neuroscience"

"this book of how the brain works is a great read and highly recommended"

"ok i accept that for some readers this might be a good thing and the tv show is at times certainly not for the brain cell challenged which is to its credit it's not a dumbed down vapid waste of space with lots of pretty pictures so a sort of abridged version of the script text may get its points and info across without confusing people including me at times but i still despite my advanced age 54 like to have intelligent not vacuous text be it in print or on the screen"

"duly acknowledging that i am a tourist in the field of neuroscience i know of no other book that offers more and better information than does this one begin italics in layman’s terms end italics with its value enhanced even more by the aforementioned illustrations"

"the subject is definitely interesting but you may as well just watch the series"

"book was delivered promptly and was in perfect condition as expected"

"it is a very good read !"

"hard work at times but well worth the effort"

"this was purchased for my husband who has found it a fascinating and informative read"

"easy flowing narrative"

"love david eagleman he has the ability to write about a complex subject but with the feel of a novel"

"fascinating book well packaged"

"full of interesting facts"

"totally recommend it!"

"well worth the read"

"very interesting book easy to read!"

"it's a great eye opener to how our brain sitting in its crammed dark soundless room makes sense of our world"

"a good and easy to read overview"

"overall the book is compelling and succinct going into enough detail to explain tough concepts without overloading the reader with difficult scientific details or boring them with heavy explanations"

"in zoology is 'steam driven'"

"still a good read nonetheless"

"this is a wonderfully written book about a wonderful object"

"it used to be that if you watched a fascinating tv series the book of the series treated you to more detail that can be easily covered on screen"

"a very insightful read and due to short chapters can easily be picked up and put down anytime"

"a fascinating read"

"very educational and easy to read book"

"it's extremely well written it explains the concepts of neuroscience in an entertaining and informative manner"

"if you enjoyed this book you will definitely enjoy incognito"

"well written a good second to the "how the brain works" new scientist book"

"those of us who watched the six part pbs series based on this companion book are especially grateful to have it available so that we can continue to increase our understanding of what the human brain is and does…as well as of what it can do if properly nourished"

"overall the book is a good read and you will learn a thing or two about the brain but i much prefer 'the idiot brain' by dean burnett"

"the generously annotated "endnotes are also enlightening as is the "glossary"

"i study psychology and it's an incredibly complex area and reading academic papers can be hard work so an academic who can make this area of research so easy to understand is a god send!"

"interesting and informative and written in an accessible style for the non scientist"

"excellent read and great delivery service"

"a wonderful book"

"everyone should read this important book!"

"very intriguing"

"brilliant book if you want to know more about the brain"

"having read great reviews on this book i thought it would be entertaining"

"you will think more be more humble but also more proud of having one a brain"

"other books on the human brain have been interesting and informative but sometimes hard work"

"really interesting book motivates one to improve oneself as given effort realise can really change"

"this is the breakthrough psychology needs it makes sense of our lives we are fed thoughts that our brain produces we get to use them if they do not use us it is a whole new concept of human life enlightenment for the observant "

"it is an easy book to understand and holds your attention"

"most of the images are from the pbs series "the brain with david eagleman" and supplement the lively and eloquent narrative"

"a salutary lesson in fact six or more salutary lessons for all owners"

"i really liked this book"

"would highly recommend this book to everyone to read"

"in essence he exposes the core mechanism which leads to the collapse of empathy and the beginning of fascistic thinking"

"love david eagleman he has the ability to write about a complex subject but with the feel of a novel"

"recommend this as a brilliant read along with author's others"

"this is really a very good book"

"very interesting and useful"

"excellent description for laymen and scientists alike on recently gained knowledge of the brain a difficult human organ to get at and study in depth"

"the exploration towards the end of the book of the possibilities for artificial intelligence and brain immortality were a little harder to follow but worth making the effort"

"very interesting and thought provoking and written in a comfortable readable style"

"most readable and enlightening"

"this book of how the brain works is a great read and highly recommended"

"very good experience"

"the first couple of chapters are dedicated to explaining the basic functions of the brain memory learning sensing the world around us but interspersed with accounts of interesting experiments and anecdotes that result in the reader feeling like they are hearing a fascinating story rather than receiving a dry lecture"

"just as interesting second time round"

"it lies at the heart of who we are how we feel what we think how we react how we live"

"i love anything to do with the brain and this is clear and easy to understand"

"i am unqualified to agree or disagree"

"would highly recommend this book to everyone to read"

"excellent description for laymen and scientists alike on recently gained knowledge of the brain a difficult human organ to get at and study in depth"

"i found it fascinating"

"at the moment we’re surrounded by mysteries: many that we recognize and many we haven’t yet registered"

"answers lots of questions"

"very clear explanations of how my brain works"

"fantastic book"

"love this book"

"i love anything to do with the brain and this is clear and easy to understand"

"great book easy to read abd very informative"

"this is a wonderfully written book about a wonderful object"

"an amazing book delving into neuroscience"

"it's a great eye opener to how our brain sitting in its crammed dark soundless room makes sense of our world"

"i am very new to the brain but i'm exploring the concept of memory so this book was ideal to learn the basics in how the brain functions"

"i received the hardback version as a christmas present in 2015"

"excellent description for laymen and scientists alike on recently gained knowledge of the brain a difficult human organ to get at and study in depth"

"what a fabulous book!"

"as always in science the important thing is to run the experiments and assess the results"

"eagleman tells it well"

"it is the book of the tv series and follows it pretty closely although the tv series was also excellent"

"this is the breakthrough psychology needs it makes sense of our lives we are fed thoughts that our brain produces we get to use them if they do not use us it is a whole new concept of human life enlightenment for the observant "

"easy for layperson as well"

"the bbc documentary series was also amazing"

"brilliantly written"

"this book is a brilliant introduction into the way your mind makes you think"

"the possibilities might just be endless for our future descendants"

"" credit blink entertainment for much of the artwork"

"at the moment we’re surrounded by mysteries: many that we recognize and many we haven’t yet registered"