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My Stroke of Insight
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My Stroke of Insight

A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey

by Jill Bolte Taylor

Recommended by Ray Dalio and Brendon Burchard

Recommended by Ray Dalio and Brendon Burchard

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Recommended by 3 sources and appears in Neuroscience, Most Recommended Books, and Health.

Jill Taylor was a 37yearold Harvardtrained brain scientist when a blood vessel exploded in her brain. Through the eyes of a curious scientist, she watched her mind deteriorate whereby she could not walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life. Because of her understanding of the brain, her respect for the cells in her body, and an amazing ...

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