My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey

On the morning of December 10, 1996, Jill Bolte Taylor, a thirty-seven years Harvard-trained brain scientist, experienced a massive stroke when a blood vessel exploded in the left side of her brain. A neuroanatomist by profession, she observed his own mind completely deteriorate to the point that she could not walk, talk, read, write, or recall her life, while space four short hours. As the damaged left side of his brain - the rational, grounded, retail and time-based side - swung in and out of function, Taylor alternated between two distinct and opposite Realty: nirvana of euphoria 'kinesthetic and intuitive right brain, where it has a sense of well-being and peace and logical, sequential left brain, which was recognized Jill have a stroke, and allowed it to obtain the help before she was completely lost.
In My Stroke of Insight, Taylor shares his unique perspective on the brain and its resilience and a sense of omniscient she gained the understanding of this rare and inspiring journey from the abyss a brain injury. It will take eight years for Taylor to heal completely. Because of her knowledge of how the brain's work, her respect for the cells that make up its human form, especially an amazing mother, Taylor completely repaired his mind and understanding of the world spanned by the knowledge gained from his brain right that morning of December 10th.
Today, Taylor is convinced that the stroke was the best thing that could have happened to her. It taught her that the sense of nirvana is more than ever a simple thought away. By stepping to the right of our left brain, we can all discover the feelings of well-being and peace that are so often ignored by our own brain chatter. A fascinating journey into the mechanics of the human spirit, My Stroke of Insight is a valuable guide to recovery for anyone affected by a brain injury, and emotionally stirring testimony that deep inner peace is truly accessible to anyone, at any time.

What they say about 'My Stroke of Insight'?
As someone who has had a mild stroke, R. Buchanan was interested in reading about it from a neuroscience angle. Jill Bolte Taylor has recreated her stroke in amazing and understandable detail. Her recovery speaks to what people who are recovering from stoke need. The description of the absence of her left brain was very much like the message of A New Earth from a scientific perspective. An intriguing read for anyone.

Pete Maclean bought My Stroke of Insight after seeing a video of Jill Bolte Taylor talking about her experiences on Youtube. He said that this book could be one of the most amazing and important books ever written. It should be compulsory reading for all stroke victims, their loved ones and medical personnel.
William T. Mcgee said that My Stroke of Insight is written on a level that average people can comprehend. Step-by-step the author describes how she felt, how others treated her, and what happened to her brain and abilities during her left brain deterioration beginning on December 10, 1996 and the 8 year healing process she endured.

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