My Stroke of Insight

A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey

Jill Taylor

Recommended By

Book Reviews

Book Synopsis

"My Stroke of Insight" by Jill Taylor is a powerful memoir that chronicles the author's personal experience of surviving a debilitating stroke.

In this remarkable account, Taylor, a neuroanatomist, takes the reader on an intimate journey, sharing her detailed observations and insights as she undergoes the astonishing transformation from a highly intellectual individual to one learning to navigate life through a completely different lens.

As she recounts the profound impact of the stroke on her cognitive abilities and physical functioning, Taylor reflects on the fragility of the human brain and the delicate balance that exists between its various regions.

Drawing on her scientific expertise, she delves into the intricate workings of the brain and the intricate connections between different areas, shedding light on the inner workings of this enigmatic organ.

But "My Stroke of Insight" extends beyond a scientific exploration, providing an inspiring and uplifting narrative that encourages readers to embrace the power of the present moment and live fully in the here and now.

Taylor underscores the importance of cultivating deep connections with others, harnessing the strength of our emotional intelligence, and tapping into the immense potential of our brains to confront life's challenges with resilience and grace.

With its blend of scientific expertise, personal anecdotes, and philosophical musings, "My Stroke of Insight" offers a thought-provoking and transformative perspective on the nature of human consciousness, the power of the brain to adapt, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Explore More Books

See All
Hackers
A Gentleman in Moscow
The Trial
Secrets of Sand Hill Road
The Complete Novels of Jane Austen
We Wish To Inform You
AOL.com
A History of Knowledge
Flow
Powerful
The Devil’s Financial Dictionary
The Pattern Seekers
Virtual Society
End of Illness
Artemis
The Female Brain
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Iliad
The Breakthrough
Energy Myths and Realities
Civilisation
Apollo's Arrow
Surely You're Joking Mr. Feynman
Sex, Murder, and the Meaning of Life
Am I Being Too Subtle?
Tao of Philosophy
Rick and Morty Book One
The Creature from Jekyll Island
The (Mis)Behavior of Markets
The Virgin Suicides
The Fountainhead
SuperFreakonomics
The 4 Hour Work Week
True Believer
For the Love of the Land
Clearing The Air
Atomic Habits
The Two-Parent Privelege
Public Opinion
The Information
The Golden Trade of the Moors
The Attention Merchants
The Bed of Procrustes
The World Without Us
But What If We're Wrong?
Capital Returns
The Capitalist Manifesto
Fooling Some of the People All of the Time
The Jordan Rules
The Gun Seller
Prepared
Fermat's Enigma
The Healing Journey
I Am Not a Tractor
Farmer's Progress
Reamde
The Second Mountain
The Third Wave
Who Really Matters
The Right Call
The $12 Million Stuffed Shark
Think and Grow Rich
The Great Escape
Science and Method
ANSI Common Lisp
It's Earnings That Count
The Outsiders
Trump
The Bonfire of the Vanities
Hit Men
When The Heavens Went on Sale
The Making of a Manager
The Dice Man
The Tiger
From Headless Chicken to Golden Goose
An Unquiet Mind
Explaining Social Behavior
Savage News
No Bull
The 4 Hour Body
The Fear Factor
The Middleman
The Age of the Unthinkable
Flu
Hackers & Painters
Folk Devils and Moral Panics
The Fourth Turning is Here
The 80/20 Principle
Hoover Dam
Dancing In The Glory Of Monsters
The Time Machine
Red Star Over The Pacific
Negotiating The Impossible
The Jungle Book
The Great Convergence
Virus of the Mind
Drunk Tank Pink
Trader Vic
Liberty Under Seige
The Man Who Invented Fidel