****Well written book by one
of the leaders in neuroscience. This book can get technical, but is written for
the lay reader.
2. Buddha’s Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love and Wisdom. Rick Hanson, Ph.D. and Richard Mendius, M.D.
****This book is a
non-denominational text by a neuropsychologist who has study meditation and
mindfulness. This is a very easy read
with exercises and the neuroscience behind the exercises.
****Excellent case studies
as well as facts and figures with exceptional pictures of the brain. This is a must have reference as well as
great resource.
****This book is another easy
read with practical suggestions.
****Dr. Doidge writes each
chapter from a case study perspective and it reads like a novel.
*****Dr. Bolte had a stroke
in her left hemisphere. She writes in
the first person during her experience of the stroke and her recovery from a
neuroscience perspective.
****The neuroscience of the brain as it relates to faith is examined. The authors describe how the brain operates during prayer, mediation and other exercise related to communing with God and impact it has on living.
****Dr. Amen uses brain scans
as biomarkers to diagnosis and discuss treatment. He uses actual scans as he describes fear,
intimacy, addiction etc.
9.
Descartes’ Error:
Emotion, Reason, and the Human Brain. Antonio R. Damasio, M.D., Ph.D.
****Dr. Damasio is a
neuroscience researcher and is very detailed in his descriptions and
discoveries. He builds research evidence
for his theories that are well documented.
There is an interesting chapter about Phineas Gage. The reading can be technical.
****This book is published in
1994. It has excellent graphics. It is a
good resource, but may read like a text book.
****This is one of the first
neuroscience texts with practical applications and written for the lay
person. It is an “oldie but goodie.”
****Rita is a science writer
that discusses well known mental malaises.
Her book is brain based with excellent graphics.
****Dr. Tamaino is a
neuropsychologist in practice and a former Maryknoll Nun. Her clinical and research base along with the
graphics makes this for very good reading.
14. Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm and Confidence. Rick Hanson, Ph.D.
*****Rick's writing style is for the novice as well as the astute neuroscience reader. The book illustrates his thesis in a very understandable manner with charts that compare and contrast his concepts. The last chapter provides lay and therapist alike with practical exercises that exemplify his treatise.
14. Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm and Confidence. Rick Hanson, Ph.D.
*****Rick's writing style is for the novice as well as the astute neuroscience reader. The book illustrates his thesis in a very understandable manner with charts that compare and contrast his concepts. The last chapter provides lay and therapist alike with practical exercises that exemplify his treatise.
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