Making a Good Brain Great

The head of an acclaimed neurology clinic has spent a lifetime studying how locations within the brain and aspects of brain chemistry are correlated with various behavior patterns. Be the best person possible, he says, by understanding how your brain operates and changing your eating, nutrient intake, toxin exposure, and level of physical trauma risk. He offers captivating stories of how various negative life patterns and leadership styles are caused by various types of brain malfunction. He shows how mental workouts plus avoiding alcohol and listening to certain types of music can yield remarkable improvements in brain vitality and quality of life. Marc Cashman's ever-present clarity and pizzazz make these 11 hours fly. T.W. (c) AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine


This immensely friendly audio makes it obvious that Dr. Amen knows his field. Certain toxins, foods, and avoidable emotional and physical traumas can cause profound changes in the way we think, feel, and manage ourselves, and yet we ignore these influences and go on believing our problems are caused by failures of will or morality. Though quite technical, the author's in-depth writing and lively narration bring his subject to life and may inspire listeners to do some tinkering with their life styles. His examples and insights provide lucid glimpses into the neurobiology of behavior. From one of our most articulate neuroscientists, this is a fast-moving overview of the remedies we can implement to make the best of our body's most influential organ. T.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award (c) AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine