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Book Synopsis: “[Salinas] writes with depth and candor and immediacy, as well as a great deal of compassion in the Oliver Sacks tradition.… I predict this book will be a classic not only in the synesthesia literature, but in all of neuroscience.” —Psychology Today
Challenging our understanding of what it means to be human, Joel Salinas, a Harvard-trained researcher and neurologist at Massachusetts General, shares his experiences with mirror-touch synesthesia, a rare and only recently identified neurological trait that causes him to feel the emotional and physical experiences of other people. Performing a spinal tap, he feels the needle slowly enter his lower back. If a disoriented patient flies into a confused rage, Salinas slips into a similarly agitated physical state, and when a patient dies, he experiences an involuntary ruin—his body starts to feel like a limp balloon. Susceptible to the pain and discomfort of his patients, most of whom suffer from a host of disorders and extreme injuries, Salinas uses his trait to treat their symptoms, almost as if they were his own. At the same time, in his personal life, his mirror touch blurs the boundaries between himself and those close to him until he ends up inextricably entangled, no longer able to differentiate where he ends and someone else begins.
Salinas refers to his condition as a kind of compulsory mindfulness, a heightened empathic ability that offers him invaluable clues about how to see and live the world through other people’s perspectives. This heightened sense of awareness is at the center of Mirror Touch. Through his experiences, both in his neurological practice and his personal life, Salinas offers readers insights about mirror-touch synesthesia and how the brain, in its endless wonder, can sometimes perform in a nearly superhuman, extrasensory way. In the process, Salinas reveals the full power and potential of his trait, as well as its thorny complications and often debilitating limitations.
Beautifully written with intelligence and compassion and anchored by the latest developments in neurology, psychology and psychiatry, Mirror Touch is an enthralling and wholly original investigation into the unexplored corners of the brain, where the foundation of human experience and relationships take root—everything it means to think, to feel, and to be.
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Are you ready to embark on a mind-bending journey that challenges everything you thought you knew about human experience? Introducing Mirror Touch: Notes from a Doctor Who Can Feel Your Pain, a captivating book written by Joel Salinas, a Harvard-trained researcher and neurologist at Massachusetts General. With his rare and recently identified neurological trait called mirror-touch synesthesia, Salinas shares his extraordinary ability to feel the emotional and physical experiences of others. Don't miss out on this groundbreaking exploration that will leave you questioning the boundaries of empathy and self.
Step into the remarkable world of mirror-touch synesthesia, where voluntary control over one's own sensations becomes an impossible task. Salinas's spine-tingling narratives will put you in the shoes of someone with this exceptional trait. Imagine feeling a spinal tap as if it were your own, or becoming physically agitated when a disoriented patient flies into a rage. The power of mirror touch is revealed through Salinas's personal encounters, where he effectively treats the symptoms of his patients by experiencing their pain as if it were his own. Witness the extraordinary as Salinas blurs the boundaries between himself and others, offering an unparalleled perspective on the human condition.
Prepare to be inspired by Salinas's compelling stories that will unlock a newfound appreciation for the complexities of the brain. In Mirror Touch, he unravels the mysteries of mirror-touch synesthesia, shedding light on the incredible potential of the brain to function in an almost superhuman, extrasensory way. Through a combination of scientific insight and personal reflection, Salinas reveals the captivating power and limitations of this unique trait. It's time to expand your understanding of human perception and experience the world through an entirely different lens.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to delve into the enthralling pages of Mirror Touch. This thought-provoking exploration is beautifully written, infused with intelligence and compassion. Salinas's expert integration of the latest developments in neurology, psychology, and psychiatry ensures a journey into the unexplored corners of the brain, where the essence of human existence flourishes. Discover what it truly means to think, to feel, and to be, and get your copy of Mirror Touch today.
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