A review by bootman
The Memory Illusion: Remembering, Forgetting, and the Science of False Memory by Julia Shaw

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.