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Neuroanatomist J. B. Taylor had an opportunity few brain scientists would wish for: one morning, she realized she was having a massive stroke. She studied and remembered every moment as feeling her brain functions slip away one by one: speech, movement, understanding.
A powerful story about how our brains define us and connect us to the world and to one another.
A powerful story about how our brains define us and connect us to the world and to one another.
Mar 17, 2008 8:37 AM
Re: Jill Bolte Taylor: Stroke of insight
The left side of my brain said *****
The right side of my brain said *****
Both battled it out, and reached a conclusion: *****
The right side of my brain said *****
Both battled it out, and reached a conclusion: *****
Re: Jill Bolte Taylor: Stroke of insight
I've been recommending a book by Jill Bolte Taylor called "My Stroke of Insight" to everyone I know. It's an amazing story, both uplifting and powerful on three levels: physical, emotional, and spiritual, but the spiritual aspect alone makes this the best book I've read all year.
How often do you get to hear a neuroscientist describe having a stroke, nearly dying and finding Nirvana, and then making a miraculous recovery so that she's back to teaching medical students!?!
I came away with a renewed sense of understanding, wonder and hopefulness about the capabilities of the human brain. I give "My Stroke of Insight" highest marks!
You can get the book for just $16.47 with free shipping from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/My-Stroke-Insight-Scientists-Personal/dp/0670020745/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1210709205&sr=8-4">Amazon!</a>
How often do you get to hear a neuroscientist describe having a stroke, nearly dying and finding Nirvana, and then making a miraculous recovery so that she's back to teaching medical students!?!
I came away with a renewed sense of understanding, wonder and hopefulness about the capabilities of the human brain. I give "My Stroke of Insight" highest marks!
You can get the book for just $16.47 with free shipping from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/My-Stroke-Insight-Scientists-Personal/dp/0670020745/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1210709205&sr=8-4">Amazon!</a>
By: ellenst
Re: Ted Talks: How It Feels to Have a Stroke
I know I've seen this before but cannot find it here. I loved it, BTW.
Am I just stupid? Did I watch this and not submit it?
Am I just stupid? Did I watch this and not submit it?
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