Customer Reviews
Brain knowledge - By: Mike Eccles, 14 Aug 2008 
I'm not sure that I can comment at Justina's level.
I must just say that this is one of the most revealing books I have ever read concerning the functional aspects of the brain upon which we are alll so dependent.
Jill's insight through personal experience of the most profound kind gives a perspective of our brains' functionality which is both inspiring & educational.
Everyone should read this book! - By: Justina Hurley, 11 Jul 2008 This book is excellent on so many levels. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Brain Specialist who at the age of 37 had a stroke. This book begins by explaining the way the brain works clearly & simply from a functional point of view. It also provides a valuable insight as to what a stroke victim experiences & is a must read for anyone working with or caring for a stroke victim.
But this book is also much more than that. As Jill walks us through the process of her stroke, which shut down her left brain function & gave her an uninterrupted view of the right brain in action the book opens out to give us an experience of the amazing & boundless potential of the human as a being at one with & in direct connection with which she describes as the life force power of the universe.
There are so many books trying to describe the human condition both from the perspective of science & biology & from the spiritual perspective. In this book both perspectives meet & back each other up. My reaction to this book was "At last! A scientist who not only understands the mechanisms that alllow us to experience the full potential of our nature as spiritual & human beings but who, through her direct experience of it, can testify to the fact that we alll have the capacity to be at one with alll that is, right here right now while we are still alive & inhabiting the genius structure that is the human body."
As a writer myself, my book Dance with Life is an experiential journey through what it means to be alive & the ways of 'unlearning' alll the concepts which block us from having a full experience of our place as awakened beings in a friendly & beautiful universe. Too often I've been asked if this is reallly possible, if everyone reallly has the ability to do this. Now I'm delighted to be able to say go read Jill Bolte Taylor's book & you'll find alll the explanation & proof that you need. In fact I'd recommend that her last chapter should be required reading for anyone who wants to further their inner exploration as it paves the way to reallly understand & get the most from what alll the spiritual journey books say.
Humanity at It's Best - By: Susan Donlon, 10 Jul 2008 I had seen Jill's video on the web site "Ted" & was blown away. I then borrowed a friend's copy of this incredible book so that I could delve more deeply into Jill's written account of her stroke & miraculous 2nd chance at her life. How incredible for us to share Jill's witnessing of her own stroke...describing the event moment to moment... amazing. I came away after reading this book with the incredible insight of how wondrous our bodies truly are.
Jill writes of how her left (logical) & right (intuitive) sides of her brain came into play in the moments of her stroke. And when Jill writes of how she was disconnecting from her brain chatter, feeling peaceful & euphoric I was reminded of Ariel & Shya Kane's writings. The Kanes present a transformational approach to living, where no matter what life circumstances arise you can maintain a sense of well being. I highly recommend this touching, humorous book & alll of Ariel & Shya Kane's cd & books including,"Working on Yourself Doesn't Work: A Book on CD about Instantaneous Transformation","Being Here: Modern Day Tales of Enlightenment" & "How to Create a Magical Relationship."
Everyone should read this book - By: Justina Hurley, 26 Apr 2008 This book is excellent on so many levels. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Brain Specialist who at the age of 37 had a stroke. This book begins by explaining the way the brain works clearly & simply from a functional point of view. It also provides a valuable insight as to what a stroke victim experiences & is a must read for anyone working with or caring for a stroke victim.
But this book is also much more than that. As Jill walks us through the process of her stroke, which shut down her left brain function & gave her an uninterrupted view of the right brain in action the book opens out to give us an experience of the amazing & boundless potential of the human as a being at one with & in direct connection with which she describes as the life force power of the universe.
There are so many books trying to describe the human condition both from the perspective of science & biology & from the spiritual perspective. In this book both perspectives meet & back each other up. My reaction to this book was "At last! A scientist who not only understands the mechanisms that alllow us to experience the full potential of our nature as spiritual & human beings but who, through her direct experience of it, can testify to the fact that we alll have the capacity to be at one with alll that is, right here right now while we are still alive & inhabiting the genius structure that is the human body."
As a writer myself, my book Dance with Life is an experiential journey through what it means to be alive & the ways of 'unlearning' alll the concepts which block us from having a full experience of our place as awakened beings in a friendly & beautiful universe. Too often I've been asked if this is reallly possible, if everyone reallly has the ability to do this. Now I'm delighted to be able to say go read Jill Bolte Taylor's book & you'll find alll the explanation & proof that you need. In fact I'd recommend that her last chapter should be required reading for anyone who wants to further their inner exploration as it paves the way to reallly understand & get the most from what alll the spiritual journey books say.
