The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge (2007, Paperback, Reprint)

This is an ultra-fascinating book about the recently learned capabilities of the brain. It focuses on the extreme adaptability of the brain and discusses many and varied case histories.

This book gives many examples of people who recovered from seemingly impossible physical problems; apparently due to the brain reprogramming itself or rerouting itself. It offers hope and suggestions for people who have many different ailments. For me I hope to be able to retrain my brain to heal or ignore pain.
The book is quite technical but most is explained in common english for people like myself. My Husband also read the book and was excited at the prospect of using his brain to improve his health.
We saw the author on TV and looked for it on eBay.Would recommend it to anyone who is interested in Physical and mental issues and even Doctors may like a better understanding of the changes the brain can make in order to help their patients.

I bought this book for a class. I got it in timely fashion from the seller, it was the cheapest price I found, which is great because my other books have been ungodly expensive. It was in good condition, I have no complaints! And much praise!

Did you ever read a book that just clicked? At first it's just about brain science and some people and discoveries you probably never heard about. Then you see how some of it applies to you and your life, or maybe to some friends or family. If you have ever read any motivational books, some things in the book will make you think, oh yeah... that seems almost obvious, except it's all about the physical brain. If you like facts and fascination, especially as it relates to how the brain works and brain health, this book is for you.

If you or someone you care about has ever been an addict or struggled with habits that are hard to break, this book could be a huge blessing as it helps you understand how our brains can work against us, and that understanding might make a real difference.

I have one caution. If it were a movie, I would have to rate the book R or X. You don't want your children reading certain chapters. I don't think a conservative religious person would find it offensive, but the book covers some aspects of perversion and how it comes about that you may find shocking or revolting. Never-the-less, I would recommend this book for all adults.

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The description matched what I got in the mail. I was reluctant at first but I am glad I purchased through them.

Upon the recommendation of a colleage I purchased this book. I must say that it is as spellbinding as any work of fiction and a great deal more encouraging. The scientific breakthroughs and the men and women who toil behind closed doors- often in the face of terrific antagonism by both the scientific community and members of the laity alike- speaks volumes for their dedication and devotion to bettering the lives of all mankind. Doidge's style and presentation allow any reader- professional or the casually interested- to become engrossed in these breakthrough experiments. This book is useful as a tool too for every one of us knows somebody who is struggling with the decline in mental function as they age and many more us know of someone whose development was arrested at some stage and have lost momentum in their quest for normalcy. No reader will go away disatisfied or without a nugget or two of information to share with others. I would strongly recommend this book with special emphasis to those who deal with the aged or the developmentally challenged.

I received confirmation of my payment which I sent in the mail. The confirmation which I received on July 21, said I would receive shipment notification via email within 1-2 days. It is Aug 3 and I still have not received any shipment notification via email.