From the author of How Emotions Are Made a myth-busting primer on the brain in the tradition
of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics and Astrophysics for People in a Hurry Have you ever wondered
why you have a brain? Let renowned neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett demystify that big gray
blob between your ears. In seven short essays (plus a bite-size story about how brains evolved)
this slim entertaining and accessible collection reveals mind-expanding lessons from the
front lines of neuroscience research. You'll learn where brains came from how they're
structured (and why it matters) and how yours works in tandem with other brains to create
everything you experience. Along the way you'll also learn to dismiss popular myths such as
the idea of a lizard brain and the alleged battle between thoughts and emotions-or between
nature and nurture-to determine your behavior. Sure to intrigue casual readers and scientific
veterans alike Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain is full of surprises humor and
important implications for human nature-a gift of a book that you will want to savor again and
again.
