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I'm not sure that I can comment at Justina's level. I must just say that this is one of the most revealing books I have ever read concerning the functional aspects of the brain upon which we are all so dependent. Jill's insight through personal experience of the most profound kind gives a perspective of our brains' functionality which is both inspiring and educational.

Everyone should read this book!

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This book is excellent on so many levels. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Brain Specialist who at the age of 37 had a stroke. This book begins by explaining the way the brain works clearly and simply from a functional point of view. It also provides a valuable insight as to what a stroke victim experiences and is a must read for anyone working with or caring for a stroke victim. But this book is also much more than that. As Jill walks us through the process of her stroke, which shut down her left brain function and gave her an uninterrupted view of the right brain in action the book opens out to give us an experience of the amazing and boundless potential of the human as a being at one with and in direct connection with which she describes as the life force power of the universe. There are so many books trying to describe the human condition both from the perspective of science and biology and from the spiritual perspective. In this book both perspectives meet and back each other up. My reaction to this book was "At last! A scientist who not only understands the mechanisms that allow us to experience the full potential of our nature as spiritual and human beings but who, through her direct experience of it, can testify to the fact that we all have the capacity to be at one with all that is, right here right now while we are still alive and inhabiting the genius structure that is the human body." As a writer myself, my book Dance with Life is an experiential journey through what it means to be alive and the ways of 'unlearning' all the concepts which block us from having a full experience of our place as awakened beings in a friendly and beautiful universe. Too often I've been asked if this is really possible, if everyone really has the ability to do this. Now I'm delighted to be able to say go read Jill Bolte Taylor's book and you'll find all the explanation and proof that you need. In fact I'd recommend that her last chapter should be required reading for anyone who wants to further their inner exploration as it paves the way to really understand and get the most from what all the spiritual journey books say.

Humanity at It's Best

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I had seen Jill's video on the web site "Ted" and was blown away. I then borrowed a friend's copy of this incredible book so that I could delve more deeply into Jill's written account of her stroke and miraculous 2nd chance at her life. How incredible for us to share Jill's witnessing of her own stroke...describing the event moment to moment... amazing. I came away after reading this book with the incredible insight of how wondrous our bodies truly are. Jill writes of how her left (logical) and right (intuitive) sides of her brain came into play in the moments of her stroke. And when Jill writes of how she was disconnecting from her brain chatter, feeling peaceful and euphoric I was reminded of Ariel and Shya Kane's writings. The Kanes present a transformational approach to living, where no matter what life circumstances arise you can maintain a sense of well being. I highly recommend this touching, humorous book and all of Ariel and Shya Kane's cd and books including,"Working on Yourself Doesn't Work: A Book on CD about Instantaneous Transformation","Being Here: Modern Day Tales of Enlightenment" and "How to Create a Magical Relationship."

Everyone should read this book

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This book is excellent on so many levels. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Brain Specialist who at the age of 37 had a stroke. This book begins by explaining the way the brain works clearly and simply from a functional point of view. It also provides a valuable insight as to what a stroke victim experiences and is a must read for anyone working with or caring for a stroke victim. But this book is also much more than that. As Jill walks us through the process of her stroke, which shut down her left brain function and gave her an uninterrupted view of the right brain in action the book opens out to give us an experience of the amazing and boundless potential of the human as a being at one with and in direct connection with which she describes as the life force power of the universe. There are so many books trying to describe the human condition both from the perspective of science and biology and from the spiritual perspective. In this book both perspectives meet and back each other up. My reaction to this book was "At last! A scientist who not only understands the mechanisms that allow us to experience the full potential of our nature as spiritual and human beings but who, through her direct experience of it, can testify to the fact that we all have the capacity to be at one with all that is, right here right now while we are still alive and inhabiting the genius structure that is the human body." As a writer myself, my book Dance with Life is an experiential journey through what it means to be alive and the ways of 'unlearning' all the concepts which block us from having a full experience of our place as awakened beings in a friendly and beautiful universe. Too often I've been asked if this is really possible, if everyone really has the ability to do this. Now I'm delighted to be able to say go read Jill Bolte Taylor's book and you'll find all the explanation and proof that you need. In fact I'd recommend that her last chapter should be required reading for anyone who wants to further their inner exploration as it paves the way to really understand and get the most from what all the spiritual journey books say.