Secrets Of The Grown-Up Brain (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
I was so lucky to win this book through the Goodreads giveaways! the author clearly explains what is happening in the middle-aged brain and the science behind it. She explains why the brain becomes more easily distracted and forgetful but how it is working more efficiently in other ways we tend to overlook. She also tells us what proven activities help to create new neurons and strengthen brain connections.I will be referring back to this book often. After reading the table of contents and then following up with the introduction, it became clear to me that Strauch was definitely not going to fix the anecdotal narration that put me to sleep with her first book, The Primal Teen. I absolutely hate being forced to fish through this gimmick of storytelling between ambiguous case study postulations again and again. Since genetically I come from a long line of good looking, healthy despite diet people of quick wit well into their later years I suppose I am not her demographic, those itching to feel better about their accepted bigoted ageism. Here are a few examples....• "Well I'm a better teacher now...."• "Oh, well, yes, I am a better parent now."• Sure I'm not as pretty anymore, but I am like a fine wine in my brain!So you mean to tell me that you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but you can teach a middle aged one something? That our synaptic self allows lessons to be learned and an ability to go on autopilot after ritualistic rote? Ha! No kidding idiot! So how much did Lumosity pay you?
What do You think about Secrets Of The Grown-Up Brain (2010)?
I heard an interesting interview with the author on NPR.
—Nikki
Another one of A. Connie's recommendations.
—Ali
Outstanding. Must read if you are over 40.
—jabbie
