The Brain Book

by Peter Russell

The best popular introduction to the human brain and how to make the most of it!

Genres: Science, Psychology, Neuroscience

270 pages, Paperback

First published September 13, 1979

About the author

Peter Russell M.A., D.C.S., is a British author of ten books and producer of three films on consciousness, spiritual awakening and their role in the future development of humanity. He has designed and taught personal development programs for businesses, and has remained a popular public speaker.

In 1965 he was awarded an Open Exhibition to Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, to study Mathematics. In 1969, he gained a First Class Honours in Theoretical Physics and Experimental Psychology. He then went to Rishikesh, India, where he trained as a teacher of Transcendental Meditation under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. In 1971, he gained a post-graduate degree in Computer Science. From 1971 to 1974, he studied for a Ph.D. on the psychophysiology of meditation at Bristol University.

Reviews

[Michael Toleno · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of very interesting facts (and some speculations) about how the brain works. The book was published in 1979, so a lot of the information may be dated, but most of it is still relevant.

The brain can repair itself much more than is commonly believed. Learning and memory are much more powerful than commonly believed.

The book offers many memory tips and tricks.

The ideas are just the tip of the iceberg for many areas that the reader can explore further.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit old but nice overview

[The Beloved · Rating 4 out of 5]

Note one chapter contains early insights to The Holographic Theory of The Universe

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pulling together of brain research in ways that can be applied to life (study habits, memory, work).