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bootman's review against another edition
5.0
This is the most comprehensive book I’ve read on the flaws with our memory and how our memories can be manipulated. I’ve read many books that touch on the issues with our memory, but this one covered just about everything you need to know. Dr. Julia Shaw has done a ton of research, and she discusses various studies on how people can legitimately have their memories manipulated. She also discusses why we’re so confident in our memories, how the media can shape our memories, and even dives into the massive issues that came about due to the Satanic Panic. There’s also so much more that people need to learn from this book about how our memory actually works. I highly recommend reading this book if you’re interested in this subject.
sleightoffeet's review against another edition
3.0
This book was quite fascinating. I always knew that memory was fallible, but I didn't understand how fragile it really was!
There are a lot of things that have been talked about numerous times, such as the fallacy of repressed memories, the insertion of false memories and how they can lead to things like the satanic panic and wrongful imprisonment. There are also experiments that I hadn't heard of before, and tendencies our minds have that I hadn't thought about before.
For someone interested in science, interesting experiments and questioning everything you thought you remembered, I would recommend this book.
There are a lot of things that have been talked about numerous times, such as the fallacy of repressed memories, the insertion of false memories and how they can lead to things like the satanic panic and wrongful imprisonment. There are also experiments that I hadn't heard of before, and tendencies our minds have that I hadn't thought about before.
For someone interested in science, interesting experiments and questioning everything you thought you remembered, I would recommend this book.
kahawa's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing.... and terrifying! Julia Shaw successfully destroys our confidence in our memories. There is so much poignant and practical information in here, especially for anyone in sociology or criminology fields, or just anyone who interacts with humans. If you think you have a good memory, or that people who make up stories must be lying, or you think that eye-witness accounts are the most reliable form of evidence, this book will change your perspective. Fortunately I never had a great memory anyway.
My only gripe is that some of the studies cited seemed less than comprehensive or conclusive, but the overall message of the book was clearly supported by her supporting research.
My only gripe is that some of the studies cited seemed less than comprehensive or conclusive, but the overall message of the book was clearly supported by her supporting research.
michaelbriggs's review against another edition
3.0
From what I remember this book was easy to read and easy to understand despite the complex topic. I leave it concerned that my childhood memories may well be false but certainly feel that the findings described ring true to my personal experiences throughout life. It asks some very important questions about how memories can be used to seek legal justice.
ceej_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.5