THE ALCHEMY OF MIND
The marvel and mystery of the
brain
by Diane Ackerman
"Imagine the brain....that wrinkled wardrobe of selves
stuffed into the skull like too many clothes into a gym bag."
If the title sounds too technical to be a good read - be forewarned - the descriptions, metaphors and humor sprinkled among scientific references used throughout the book may keep you spellbound. |
Ackerman delves into evolution in the section she calls "Miracle Waters" and subsequent chapters deal with known and unknown science under headings such as: Sweet Dreams Of Reason, Never A Dull Torment, and The World Is Breaking Someone Else's Heart. To keep the discussion from being as impersonal as a laboratory, Ackerman throws in episodes from her own experiences to illustrate the relationship to the senses and the mind. From there it is easy to understand the scientific information. |
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