BRAIN THAT CHANGES ITSELF, THE. STORIES OF PERSONAL TRIUMPH FROM THE FRONTIERS OF BRAIN SCIENCE

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THE BRAIN THAT CHANGES ITSELF. STORIES OF PERSONAL TRIUMPH FROM THE FRONTIERS OF BRAIN SCIENCE. Norman Doidge

An astonishing new scientific discovery called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the adult human brain is fixed and unchanging. It is, instead, able to change its own structure and function, even into old age. We see a woman born with half a brain that rewired itself to work as a whole; a woman labeled retarded who cured her deficits with brain exercises and now cures those of others; blind people who learn to see; learning disorders cured; IQs raised; ageing brains rejuvenated; stroke patients recovering their faculties; children with cerebral palsy learning to move more gracefully; entrenched depression and anxiety disappearing; and lifelong character traits changed. Using personal stories from the heart of this neuroplasticity revolution, 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.