Jill Bolte Taylor

A fascinating book. The author's description of what was going on in her brain, and how it affected her consciousness was riveting. But the story of her recovery and what she learned and needed is also fascinating. It's not hard to imagine yourself or your loved ones in this position.

Amazing, encouraging, informative. What a place this would be if everyone approached the world with more wonder.

Health

While the information about brain hemispheres is useful, the author's personal insights become incredibly
Repetitive in the final chapters.
Her retelling of her time during the stroke is powerfully told and worth reading.