The Brain That Changes Itself

Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science

By: Norman Doidge M.D.

Narrated by: Jim Bond

An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable. Psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Norman Doidge, MD, traveled the country to meet both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity and the people whose lives they've transformed - people whose mental limitations or brain damage were seen as unalterable. We see a woman born with half a brain that rewired itself to work as a whole, blind people who learn to see, learning disorders cured, IQs raised, aging brains rejuvenated, stroke patients learning to speak, children with cerebral palsy learning to move with more grace, depression and anxiety disorders successfully treated, and lifelong character traits changed.

Using these marvelous stories to probe mysteries of the body, emotion, love, sex, culture, and education, Dr. Doidge has written an immensely moving, inspiring book that will permanently alter the way we look at our brains, human nature, and human potential.

©2007 Norman Doidge (P)2020 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"The power of positive thinking finally gains scientific credibility. Mind-bending, miracle-making, reality-busting stuff...with implications for all human beings, not to mention human culture, human learning and human history." (The New York Times)

"Brilliant.... Doidge has identified a tidal shift in basic science....The implications are monumental." (The London Times)

"Fascinating. Doidge's book is a remarkable and hopeful portrait of the endless adaptability of the human brain." (Oliver Sacks, MD)

Explicación profunda de las mecánicas de la mente

Es muy interesante entender a profundidad como funciona la mente y las consecuencias que tienen sus dinámicas en nuestra vida y nuestra sociedad.

Fascinating information

A lot of good examples of how brain works. After reading this book you will have a hope and believe that you can do and change anything about you.
Loved it!

Life changing

These words will shape your view of inner-personable and interpersonal possibility as it pertains to consciousness.

Excellent book

I loved this book. Norman Doidge wrote about the plastic brain and many of the scientists and patients who worked to no only understand the brain and its plasticity, but also to help those who may most benefit and gain (or re-gain) sensory input from their brain rewiring itself.
Jim Bond’s performance was also great. His inflections and usage is posted due f

Fascinating and highly relevant

Even though as a doctor I am basically familiar with the ideas presented here I found the case descriptions riveting, and was not aware of the extent of the discoveries and applications described. The beauty of this book is the possibilities it raises as well as examples of treatments that may be further checked followed up by anyone interested. I highly recommend this book for those interested in the brain generally as well as anyone seeking information on possible treatments for brain related problems. I did find the reader’s style a bit strange because there were no pauses at all between sentences.

A must read!

So grateful for this book. It had helped me understand human behavior and myself in a very acct way.

Best brain book I’ve read.

I thought I was not going to get much since I’ve read a lot of books on neurology. I stand corrected, there was so much valuable information that I received. Would recommend and rest time and again.

Some amazing and terrifying ideas here

Good stories, amazing science. I learned a lot. Good narration. Recommend. Touches every aspect of life.

Informative

Informative book, should be public knowledge in my opinion, everyone should understand those basics about their brain, education helps a ls a stepping stone to breaking bad habits.

Learn about the amazing brain!

This is a fascinating book about the power of the brain and natural ways of healing that we hear so little about. I highly recommend!