On december 10, 1996, jill bolte taylor, a thirtysevenyearold harvardtrained brain scientist experienced a massive stroke in the left hemisphere of her brain. We would highly recommend jill bolte taylors my stroke of insight, the story of the author s experience with her own stroke and recovery. Bolte taylors personal experience with a massive stroke, experienced in 1996 at the age of 37, and her subsequent eightyear recovery, has informed her work as a scientist and speaker. A brain scientists personal journey by jill bolte taylor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. My stroke of insight a brain scientists personal journey book. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 188 pages and is. May 26, 2009 i found this book very interesting because i have had a stroke and i would say i have had the same recovery as the author of this book. But the inertia generated by the first part of her memoir fizzles near the latter quarter of the book, when her science and experiencedriven writing changes in tone suddenly to that of a selfhelp book. One december morning in 1998, jill bolte taylor woke up with a massive headache. It is available in hardcover, paperback, audio abridged and unabridged, both read by the author, and largeprint edition. My stroke of insight received the top books for a better life book award in the. My stroke of insight is traveling around the world.
Stroke of insight is written from one stroke survivor to another, and for family and friends. Stroke survivor and author of my stroke of insight, jill bolte taylor describes her personal experience with stroke, stroke recovery, and stroke warning signs. Read more about jills amazing story in o, the oprah magazine. The book is, as taylor describes in her introduction, a chronological documentation of the journey i took into the formless abyss of a silent mind, where the essence of my being became enfolded in. In it, she tells of her experience in 1996 of having a stroke in her left hemisphere and how the human brain creates our perception of reality and includes tips about how dr.
Jill bolte taylor was a risingstar neuroscientist at harvard when, at 37, she experienced a massive stroke that left her unable to walk, talk, read, or recall any of her life. In the light of her academic background, the author was wellplaced to describe and interpret her stroke experience. Jill bolte taylor, author of my stroke of insight, is a brain scientist with enough fortitude to survive a stroke, intellect to examine the experience, patience to overlook medical ignorance, and a willingness to share her adversity. Jill taylor was a 37yearold harvardtrained brain scienti. My stroke of insight audiobook by jill bolte taylor. Now she shares her unique perspective on the brain and its capacity for recovery. Mar 19, 2009 buy my stroke of insight by jill bolte taylor isbn. If you have read my stroke of insight new york times bestseller published by viking in may 2008 by dr. If you need the book in a different language, there may be a translation already published and available for you. In this book, jill explains the experience of going thru a stroke from a medical professionals perspective.
My stroke of insight straddles the line between science and selfhelp. My stroke of insight author jill bolte taylor on stroke. The first edition of the novel was published in 2006, and was written by jill bolte taylor. My stroke of insight is her account of what happened that day, her subsequent 8year recovery, and how these events changed her life for the better. Jill bolte taylor is an american neuroanatomist, author, and public speaker. My stroke of insight is available in over 30 languages. The story would best be told as a short story in a magazine like readers digest. Now she shares her unique perspective on the brain and.
The first half of the book is a very interesting account of her experience of the stroke and the recovery. The book was about her recovery from a stroke and also the insights that she has gained into the workings of the brain because of it. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 188 pages and is available in paperback format. In my stroke of insight, she shares her unique perspective on the brain and its capacity for recovery, and the sense of omniscient understanding she gained from this unusual and inspiring voyage out of the abyss. By the end of the book, i felt like the author was perseverating on the right hemisphere concept, saying the same thing over and over again. On december 10, 1996, taylor, a brain scientist, experienced a massive stroke. Jill taylor, an anatomist at the indiana university school of medicine and speaker for the harvard university brain bank, chronicles her personal journey after suffering a disabling left hemisphere hemorrhagic stroke in my stroke of insight. Harvardtrained brain scientist jill bolte taylor suffered a massive stroke at the age of 37. She is the author of the new york times bestselling memoir my stroke of insight. After experiencing a stroke, bolte came out with an initial edition of the book in 2006 which she entitled my stroke of insight. We particularly like the appendix section titled forty things i needed most. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. She is also an author, having published books on her stroke my stroke of insight and ranked by time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. She chronicled the experience in her new york times bestselling memoir, my stroke of insight, as well as a blockbuster ted talk.
The journey to recovery took eight years for jill to feel completely healed. While the damage caused by a stroke is often devastating, taylor was able to. Jill gave a presentation at the ted conference in monterey, ca, which has become the second most viewed ted talk of all time. To cite this article blanchet, sophie2010 my stroke of insight. D jill bolte taylor was performing research and teaching young professionals about the human brain at harvard medical school when, at age thirtyseven, she suffered a massive stroke. The astonishing new york times bestseller that chronicles how a brain scientists own stroke led to enlightenment. Jill bolte taylors stroke of insight ted summaries. On the morning of the 10th december 1996, jill bolte taylor, a thirtysevenyearold harvardtrained brain scientist experienced a massive stroke when a blood vessel. These blinks detail her personal story from medical school to experiencing a stroke to learning how to walk, talk and even identify colors again. A brain scientists personal journey, taylor brings to light a new perspective on the brain and its capacity for recovery that she gained through the intimate experience of awakening her own injured mind. Jill bolte taylor wiki, bio, age, husband, married, book. My stroke of insight spent seventeen weeks on the new york times bestseller lists, reaching number 4. In addition to this book, the author uses other media website, tv shows.
As a harvardtrained brain scientist, taylor knew far more about the brain, and strokes, than most people. This book not only gives you insight about how it feels to have experienced a stroke, but also how to work with anyone who has suffered such a wound to their brain as they progress towards what can be a full recovery. In fact, immediately after a parents stroke, it may be difficult to find time to read any more than that. Buy a cheap copy of my stroke of insight book by jill bolte taylor. Jill bolte taylor or experienced her keynote speeches or lectures live or though video ted in february 2008, oprahs soul series aired may 2008, then you know the importance of having a balanced brain. Between the compact summary of how the human brain works, the gripping tale of taylors lifethreatening injury, and the nearly unbelievable description of her remarkable recovery, theres something in here for everyone. Pdf my stroke of insight download full pdf book download.
My stroke of insight author jill bolte taylor on ambition. My stroke of insight paperback may 26 2009 by jill bolte taylor author 4. Aug 23, 2019 this is an insightful book on how the brain works, and how it is affected by a major disruption such as a stroke. Welcome to the my stroke of insight website, an interactive place to read inspiring stories and share techniques on how to create deep inner peace.
Taylor later wrote in her book, my stroke of insight. Jill to completely recover all of her functions and thinking ability. The astonishing new york times bestseller that chronicles how a brain scientists own stroke led to enlightenment on december 10, 1996, jill bolte taylor, a thirtyseven yearold harvardtrained brain scientist experienced a massive stroke in the left hemisphere of her brain. Jill, is intended to be a resource for you as you find your way to. Although a brain researcher specializing in schizophrenia, it took her some time to realize that she was having a stroke. At the beginning of the book i found myself saying, get to the morning of the stroke already. Jill bolte taylor got a research opportunity few brain scientists would wish for. Jill bolte taylor a neuroanatomist interested in how the human brain relates to schizophrenia and severe mental illness.
In 2006, ten years after she recovered from a debilitating stroke, neuroanatomist jill bolte taylor selfpublished her book, my stroke of insight. My stroke of insight author jill bolte taylor on ambition jill bolte taylor was a risingstar neuroscientist at harvard when, at 37, she experienced a massive stroke that left her unable to walk, talk, read, or write. Today, taylor divides her time between the speaking circuit, teaching about the brains capacity for recovery, and working on her second book. Jill, is intended to be a resource for you as you find your way to discovering your own insights. Jill bolte taylor, a harvardtrained and published neuroanatomist. Through the eyes of a curious scientist, she watched her mind deteriorate whereby she could not walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life. A brain scientists personal journey published in 2008 by viking penguin. Take control of your health with americas doctor, dr. Jun 25, 2008 after a stroke, a scientist studies herself neurological researcher jill bolte taylor suffered a stroke 12 years ago. My stroke of insight is also available in paperback, large print, audio book, and for some tablets.
More importantly than this, it also teaches one how we connect with our world and how we can access the compassionate mind. Her training is in the postmortem investigation of the human brain as it relates to schizophrenia and the severe mental illnesses. Stroke of insight by jeff kagan nook book ebook barnes. By the end of the book, i felt like the author was perseverating on the right. Jill bolte taylor my stroke of insight is a new york times bestseller from 2008 and is published by penguin group usa. The astonishing international bestseller that chronicles how a brain scientists own stroke led to enlightenment. The book is full of lessons for all doctors and caregivers, and i highly recommend it. My stroke of insight book king county library system. Jill bolte taylor or experienced her keynote speeches or lectures live or though video ted. She had a massive stroke, and watched as her brain functions motion, speech, selfawareness shut down one by one. A brain scientists journey from a debilitating stroke to full recovery becomes an inspiring exploration of human consciousness and its possibilities on the morning. This is an insightful book on how the brain works, and how it is affected by a major disruption such as a stroke. It is full of laughter and tears, ups and downs, and the important lessons learned and the questions answered through the long battle toward recovery.
After bolte taylors representative, transmedia agent and attorney ellen stiefler, conducted an auction for worldwide publishing rights to my stroke of insight, penguin won the book. She also tries to understand why certain things were happening to her own brain. Jill taylor was a 37yearold harvardtrained brain scientist when a blood vessel exploded in her brain. A brain scientists personal journey kindle edition by jill bolte taylor author. These book discussion questions are highly detailed and will ruin plot points, if you have not read the book. My stroke of insight is a new york times bestseller from 2008 and is published by penguin group usa. I found this book very interesting because i have had a stroke and i would say i have had the same recovery as the author of this book. Jill bolte taylor on the morning of december 10, 1996, taylor, a brain scientist, experienced a massive stroke. Subsequently, bolte taylor appeared on the oprah winfrey show on october 21, 2008. A brain scientists personal journey by jill bolte taylor, ph.
Brain researcher jill bolte taylor studied her own stroke as it happened and has become a powerful voice for brain recovery. My stroke of insight 2008 is about jill bolte taylor, a neuroscientist who suffered a stroke in her midthirties. We spoke to her about how the stroke changed her perspective on work and ambition. I would recommend this book she has lots of tips and gives you insight into the brain and how it works. The book is, as taylor describes in her introduction, a chronological documentation of the journey i took into the formless abyss of a silent mind, where the essence of my being became enfolded in a deep inner peace.
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