Brain Wash

By: David Perlmutter MD, Austin Perlmutter MD, Kristin Loberg

Narrated by: Peter Ganim

Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's Summary

Dr. David Perlmutter, number-one New York Times best-selling author of Grain Brain, and Dr. Austin Perlmutter, his son, explore how modern culture threatens to rewire our brains and damage our health, offering a practical plan for healing.

Contemporary life provides us with infinite opportunities, along with endless temptations. We can eat whatever we want, whenever we want. We can immerse ourselves in the vast, enticing world of digital media. We can buy goods and services for rapid delivery with our fingertips or voice commands. But living in this 24/7 hyper-reality poses serious risks to our physical and mental states, our connections to others, and even to the world at large. 

Brain Wash builds from a simple premise: Our brains are being gravely manipulated, resulting in behaviors that leave us more lonely, anxious, depressed, distrustful, illness-prone, and overweight than ever before. 

Based on the latest science, the book identifies the mental hijacking that undermines each and every one of us, and presents the tools necessary to think more clearly, make better decisions, strengthen bonds with others, and develop healthier habits. Featuring a 10-day bootcamp program, including a meal plan and 40 delicious original recipes, Brain Wash is the key to cultivating a more purposeful and fulfilling life. 

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. 

©2020 David Perlmutter MD, Austin Perlmutter MD, and Kristin Loberg (P)2020 Little, Brown & Company

Critic Reviews

"Inflammation, enhanced by so many influences of our modern world, dramatically reduces our ability to make good decisions and feel content. Brain Wash not only explores how this is happening, on a global scale, but also shows what we can do right now to take back control. From spending time in nature to choosing to consume one plant-based meal a day, Brain Wash provides the tools the reclaim and rebuild your brain's ability to make better choices and allow health and happiness to flourish." (Mark Hyman, MD, number-one New York Times best-selling author of Food and director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine)

"Brain Wash reveals how our day-to-day decisions are deeply influenced and actively manipulated by the modern world. But more importantly, it is a powerful manual that allows each of us to reclaim control of our choices and make better decisions that will pave the way for health and happiness. While we generally know what's best for ourselves, acting on this knowledge is a constant struggle. Brain Wash allows us to turn this knowledge into action. I highly recommend this innovative book." (Daniel G. Amen, MD, founder, Amen Clinics and author of The End of Mental Illness) 

"Brain Wash shows us how our ability to make the best decisions is literally being hijacked every day. But more importantly, Drs. David and Austin Perlmutter empower the reader with the tools to regain control over our decision-making and implement strategies to allow health, empathy and happiness to manifest. Brain Wash brings a healthy dose of compassion to the world." (Dr. Josh Axe, best-selling author of Keto Diet)

Poor performance and poor writing.

This book does not look up to the quality of David Perlmutter’s work. This seems very fluffy. And the narrator overenunciate it so much that it really sounded like he was more interested in hearing his voice then getting wrapped up in the story and telling us what the book said.

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Must Read

Important roadmap for truly nurturing ourselves. It is never too late and this book outlines the theory and steps for how to make it happen. Excellent content—highly recommend adding this one to the library!

1 person found this helpful

Bad narrator

I could not finish listening to this book so I have to say my review is limited. The narrator sounded so bored as if he was narrating a bedtime story so I had to stop and return this audio book.