Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering EverythingThe blockbuster phenomenon that charts an amazing journey of the mind while revolutionizing our concept of memory An instant bestseller that is poised to become a classic, Moonwalking with Einstein recounts Joshua Foer's yearlong quest to improve his memory under the tutelage of top "mental athletes." He draws on cutting-edge research, a surprising cultural history of remembering, and venerable tricks of the mentalist's trade to transform our understanding of human memory. From the United States Memory Championship to deep within the author's own mind, this is an electrifying work of journalism that reminds us that, in every way that matters, we are the sum of our memories. From the Trade Paperback edition. |
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User Review - clmerle - LibraryThingFascinating stuff about the history of memory and its relationship to the written word. The case studies alone make it worth reading. It won't teach you how to remember, but the bibliography has a nice list of books to choose from. Read full review
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User Review - Razinha - LibraryThingFascinating, and (I can't resist...) memorable. Begun out of curiosity and engaging enough to make me want to look into some things, I am honest enough with myself to know that I will never choose to ... Read full review
Contents
THE MAN WHO REMEMBERED TOO MUCH | |
THE EXPERT EXPERT | |
THE MOST FORGETFUL MAN IN THE WORLD | |
THE MEMORY PALACE | |
SEVEN | |
THE END OF REMEMBERING | |
EIGHT | |
THE TALENTED TENTH | |
THE LITTLE RAIN MAN IN ALL OF | |
ELEVEN | |
EPILOGUE | |
Acknowledgments | |
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Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything Joshua Foer Limited preview - 2012 |
Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything Joshua Foer No preview available - 2012 |
Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything Joshua Foer No preview available - 2011 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything |
| Author | Joshua Foer |
| Publisher | Penguin, 2011 |
| ISBN | 1101475978, 9781101475973 |
| Length | 320 pages |
| Subjects | › › Psychology / Applied Psychology Science / Life Sciences / Neuroscience Self-Help / Personal Growth / Memory Improvement |
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