From Publishers Weekly
In order to make muscles grow, one must eat right, exercise and force the muscles to do new things; the same is true of one's brain-which is just one of the things to learn from this short but informative audiobook from one of the world's leading experts on how the brain works. Works of this sort usually aren't well suited to audio, and this one is no exception. Unless listeners are studiously taking notes while listening, they will need to find a hard copy when the time comes to apply Amen's advice. However, Amen's friendly and warm narration relates the precepts of his brain-boosting program in a way that makes them easy to understand and absorb. The audiobook becomes repetitive when Amen tries to reinforce certain points, but this production is otherwise enjoyable and will leave listeners eager to implement some of the strategies outlined. Amen is a renowned keynote speaker and frequently appears on TV, so there's no surprise that his engaging and exuberant style makes this a fascinating exploration of how the brain works.
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From AudioFile
This immensely friendly audio makes it obvious that Dr. Amen knows his field. Certain toxins, foods, and avoidable emotional and physical traumas can cause profound changes in the way we think, feel, and manage ourselves, and yet we ignore these influences and go on believing our problems are caused by failures of will or morality. Though quite technical, the author's in-depth writing and lively narration bring his subject to life and may inspire listeners to do some tinkering with their life styles. His examples and insights provide lucid glimpses into the neurobiology of behavior. From one of our most articulate neuroscientists, this is a fast-moving overview of the remedies we can implement to make the best of our body's most influential organ. T.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
