A review by jessiebwriting
Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain by David Eagleman

4.0

In the words of Troy Barnes, "This is wrinkling my brain!" This was something I couldn't help but think when I finished this book. I learned so much about the brain, things that I never even thought of questioning! The way our brains work is so mind blowing! I've been talking about this book with a lot of people and I know that I'm probably coming across a little manic in my excitement. The way our brains will rewire itself to continue to gain information is fascinating as is how we recall that information. I don't want to go into detail about this book because I don't want to ruin anyone's experience of learning this information for the first time, but I will say that I was especially fascinated by the chapter on what our brain does when we lose a sense (or area of information input such as sight or even a limp) and how our brain filters information, including what information we are even aware of gaining. Just fascinating, definitely a recommendation for anyone that enjoys learning about our own minds.