The Female Brain

By: Louann Brizendine M.D.

Narrated by: Louann Brizendine M.D.

Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

Why are women more verbal than men? Why do women remember details of fights that men can't remember at all? Why do women tend to form deeper bonds with their female friends than men do with their male counterparts? These and other questions have stumped both sexes throughout the ages.

Now, pioneering neuropsychiatrist Louann Brizendine, M.D., brings together the latest findings to show how the unique structure of the female brain determines how women think, what they value, how they communicate, and who they love.

While doing research as a medical student at Yale, and then as a resident and faculty member at Harvard, Louann Brizendine discovered that almost all of the clinical data in existence on neurology, psychology, and neurobiology focused exclusively on males. In response to the overwhelming need for information on the female mind, Brizendine established the first clinic in the country to study and treat women's brain function.

In The Female Brain, Dr. Brizendine distills all of her findings and the latest information from the scientific community in a highly accessible book that educates women about their unique brain/body/behavior.

The result: women will come away from this audiobook knowing that they have a lean, mean, communicating machine. Men will develop a serious case of brain envy.

©2006 Louann Brizendine, M.D. (P)2007 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc.

Critic reviews

"[The book] offers a trove of information, as well as some stunning insights. Though referenced like a work of research, Brizedine's writing style is fully accessible....While this book will be of interest to anyone who wonders why men and women are so different, it will be particularly useful for women and parents of girls." ( Publishers Weekly)

EYE OPENING

Reading this book has help me respect and appreciate women more, because of the daily hardships that they have to deal with mental. Enjoyed every chapter.

Every man should read this book

I had no idea the differences between men's and women's brains worked. Already being a male feminist prior to reading it, I have come to respect women all the more for the things described in this book. How much better a place the world would be if this were required reading in high school.

Everyone needs this insight. Society would benefit

This is a great book. As a male, I have a considerable amount more patience when it comes to interacting with the opposite sex. There are some things men don't stand about women, and there are some things women don't understand about women... This book really clears it all up. Read it.

this is a must-read for men.

I absolutely loved his book. I love their and subject matter and their narrator's voice. They had his book back when I was 15 years old I be different man today

Opening up doors to better understanding

I was motivated to read this book after reading Louann's book on the Male Brain.
I think if we filter past the generalizations, there is a lot of insight to gain from this book as men. I am grateful for the better understanding that I have gained, about the women in my life.
Everything is well explained. The book is really easy to read (listen to), at least I devoured it in record time.

I can’t stand the reader’s voice.

It might be a good book. But the way she read the book was not helping me to stay focus and understand it better. The tone was flat and weak. I don’t like this book because of the reader. I hope that’s not the author.

Do not get the audiobook version if you're a guy

So far I've been liking the Male Psychology version from the same author so I'm sure I wouldve enjoyed this one, but the only real issue I have is with the narration. The narration has such a soft, delicate, feminine tone. I find it very cringeworthy listening to. It's clear the narration was made to cater to females. The male phychology book is narrated by a female also, but the tone is just straightforward and easy to listen to. So like I said in the title, if you are a guy, DO NOT get the AUDIOBOOK version unless you don't think that a soft, delicate, narration will make you cringe.

awesome listen

Even as a male that grew up around nothing but females, this was a awesome read. so many cool facts that can definitely help men understand how the female brain works. I recommend both males and females to read this book!

Sad when it ended.

Would you listen to The Female Brain again? Why?

YES! Loved the book when I read it loved the book when I listened to it!

What other book might you compare The Female Brain to and why?

No other book compares when it comes to WOMENS neuroscience.

Which scene was your favorite?

I couldnt choose.

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

Obsesively listened to it.

A good read

I learned a few things I didn't know before even though I am a female. I didn't agree with the entire content, I think that the author's personal view had a bigger influence than she claimed; but overall I highly recommend this book for women and men, I think that it can help us in our relationships.