Brain Trust: 93 Top Scientists Reveal Lab-Tested Secrets to Surfing, Dating, Dieting, Gambling, Growing Man-Eating Plants, and More!

I enjoyed this book, it held my attention and provided an interesting look into some amazing research. However, interesting is the only word I have for it. I feel like it could have been more. Garth Sundem attempts to explain how the research could affect our daily lives, but the conclusions are so short and so simplified it's almost easy to miss them.

I could have used a lot more "So...what?" in this book. How should this research affect my approach to life.

Still, enjoyable book, interesting concepts, far from a waste of time.

very few scientific or practical useful info . there were glimpses of useful information followed by tons of rubbish , the author didn't concentrate on any useful theme , basically chose at random few tidbits of questionable scientific validity and claimed it to be a book ?????

no

the problem is the material

disappointing

do not buy

Of the 93 items listed, I only found about 15 helpful to me. I would say this a book for someone under 40. People over 40 may find many of these items boring or a bit childish.

Yes, Sundam made the boring otherwise interesting.

So many facts I'm gonna have to listen again.

Him learning to surf.

Yes

Would recommend to everyone.

This fun audio book must be listened to more than once. There's so much to "take-in" that you'll find it odd, but interesting; fun, but serious. The information and delivery is fascinating; and from one story (chapter) to the next, you'll hear things that make you go, "mhmmmm.... I need to see that research in writing!!" --which is cool, because there's a companion pdf that you'll get with the purchased download.

Garth Sundem's performance throughout the book is pleasant. The information alone with keep you captivated because the research goes from bizarre to bizarre, promising to make you think and re-think.

This is the first time I've heard Garth Sundem.

Absolutely. But, just know, you'll want to listen to it again (chapter by chapter).

If you would find a government's ability to turn flying beetles into cyborgs for military operations tantalizing, then this is definitely a mind-tickler you will love.

Very good book; however quite technical and a little too much detail. A good variety subjects but some are not very interesting. Enjoyed listening to it and would recommend to friends with a technical background.

Top 20%

Good stuff to hack your life. Useful and fun info.

Energetic read

A good use of a credit

I enjoyed this book so much, I ordered three hard copies for my audibly challenged friends. It highlights some very interesting and startling facts in a non-political, entertaining way. And it reminded me of some of the more laughable moments of family life.Thanks to Mr. Sundem for an entertaining read!

This is a great book for the curious mind. I was bored through certain sections, such as "how to win at scrabble" and excerpts relating to diagrams should have been edited in an audiobook. However I did learn some pretty interesting things. One recommendation I would make to the listener. Book mark the sections that you find relavent to you so that you can refer back to them. I am going to have to relisten because there are a lot of facts that I have already forgotten. Narration was good tho.

Garth Sounds Like a Really Nice Guy But...I just couldn't get into this book.

To me, it was just a little too cutesy (is that a word?) - Garth's chuckles at his own humorous observations just kind of drove me crazy - I couldn't get through this audiobook.

However, it's very well researched and if you can get around the pet peeve I experienced, you'll like it.