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My Stroke of Insight

a Brain Scientist's Personal Journey
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Dec 27, 2021
I don't want to be too negative because my friend really was impressed by this book. Still, I wasn't. Maybe because I am a nurse? Maybe, because I was expecting better writing and deeper insights?
Apr 25, 2021vcondez rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I want to borrow this book again and give it another try. Maybe go directly to the chapter about how to experience life with one side of the brain only. I should have probably have skipped some parts when she started to become super…
Nov 09, 2018SurreyLibraries_Reads rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Dr. Jill Taylor, a brain scientist in her mid-thirties at the Harvard Brain Bank, underwent a stroke that rendered her non-verbal and barely able to move in the course of a single morning. Over the next eight years Dr. Taylor worked to…
Dec 14, 2016
About plasticity of the brain. Really entertaining.
Jan 18, 2016
Jan 18 2016, I am not finished this book yet, but it will be one I will be recommending to everyone I know. I believe that Jill Bolte Taylor is a bit of a wonder woman, and while I don't believe I could ever accomplish what she has done,…
Nov 24, 2015SherryD_0 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
The book is not one thing or another. The subtitle "personal journey" tells all. Some brain science, some recovery advice (for this particular event), some mindfulness, though she doesn't call it that. It was recommended to me because I…
Nov 28, 2014GreenDog2006 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
My rating is of the audiobook, read by Dr. Taylor herself. Not just another plucky inspirational memoir, this one is firmly grounded by Taylor's fierce intellectual curiosity and good humor. It gave me a whole new perspective on where in…
Nov 27, 2014goddessqueen2000 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent read. I recommend this to everyone even if you think you aren't interested in strokes. I read this book after I watched Jill and Oprah's interview on youtube. Do both.
Sep 17, 2014WVMLStaffPicks rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This story recounts Harvard trained neuroscientist Jill Taylor’s debilitating stroke and subsequent recovery. She explains the science of the brain, what happened during her stroke, the experience of losing her left brain functionality,…
Mar 27, 2014Yvette_Ehrlich rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I found this book very insightful into the actual experiences a person could have with a stroke. It was informative regarding what is needed by the person who has experienced a stroke. Of course, this would probably not apply to all…
Feb 04, 2014
Contrary to other reviews, I'm not a fan of this book. While Ms. Bolte's story is interesting, it speaks to one type of rare stroke. I hope this book doesn't lead readers to believe that others who have had a stroke experience her…
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May 04, 2013bibliotechnocrat rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is the fascinating account of a brain scientist who has a stroke. Because of her neurological training, she is able to identify and articulate the different brain functions affected as the trauma progresses. What's more, her…
Jan 23, 2013ms_mustard rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
excellent book - both the description of her stroke and the story of her recovery. great insight into the differences between the right brain and left brain.
niftygal
Dec 30, 2012
Suggested 2013 reading - Shelly Rose
Apr 05, 2012nhoj rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A harvard trained brain scientist describes second by second what is happening to her and her perceptions as she is having a stroke - a blood vessel bursts and leaks blood into the left side of her brain. She goes on to talk about the…
Mar 11, 2012andreareads rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I found the description of the stroke disturbing, thinking of people I've known who've gone through this, but the recovery was inspiring. I've long been interested in the differences between the left and right hemispheres of the brain, and…
Jan 02, 2012emilysteeves rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is just an excellent nonfiction book. The author is so inspiring, and her story is amazing. One of life's required reads. I expected a first hand account of what having a stroke and recovering feels like, and this part was…
lieslok
Mar 31, 2011lieslok rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Still in the process of this book, but I'm thoroughly enjoying this, as it brings me back to my Biology and Psychology courses I took in college. Taylor does try to "dumb down" the scientific jargon in the novel for people who aren't as…
Mar 10, 2011lilwordworm rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
A first hand account of a stroke. It’s amazing how she not only survived but was also able to write about it after. Interesting topic and perspective but unfortunately she writes like a boring scientist.
Oct 24, 2010lightbytheway rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor I liked the recommendations she gives for rehabilitation after a stroke. Her advice is not only suitable for caregivers but also for the medical team involved in the recovery. The author explains…
Jul 28, 2010SusannahElf rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a fascinating book on several levels. The story of Dr. Taylor's experience undergoing and recovering from a massive hemmorhagic stroke gave some terrific insights into caring for stroke victims. It was also an interesting…
Feb 17, 2010gestr rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
inside view of stroke from the patient view point
Nov 12, 2009dotdotdot rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Good explanation of the functions of the right and left brains. Sometimes a little too detailed in regards to the anatomical information. Great insight as to the needs of stroke victims, when they are unable to express themselves.
Aug 30, 2009molly rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Marvellous book...a "must read".