The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons: The History of the Human Brain as Revealed by True Stories of Trauma, Madness, and Recovery

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Book Synopsis: The author of the bestseller The Disappearing Spoon reveals the secret inner workings of the brain through strange but true stories. Early studies of the human brain used a simple method: wait for misfortune to strike -- strokes, seizures, infectious diseases, horrendous accidents -- and see how victims coped. In many cases their survival was miraculous, if puzzling. Observers were amazed by the transformations that took place when different parts of the brain were destroyed, altering victims' personalities. Parents suddenly couldn't recognize their own children. Pillars of the community became pathological liars. Some people couldn't speak but could still sing.

In The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons, Sam Kean travels through time with stories of neurological curiosities: phantom limbs, Siamese twin brains, viruses that eat patients' memories, blind people who see through their tongues. He weaves these narratives together with prose that makes the pages fly by, to create a story of discovery that reaches back to the 1500s and the high-profile jousting accident that inspired this book's title.

With the lucid, masterful explanations and razor-sharp wit his fans have come to expect, Kean explores the brain's secret passageways and recounts the forgotten tales of the ordinary people whose struggles, resilience, and deep humanity made neuroscience possible.

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Discover the fascinating, hidden world within your own brain with The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons: The History of the Human Brain as Revealed by True Stories of Trauma, Madness, and Recovery. Enter a realm where strokes, seizures, and accidents unlock secrets about the most complex organ in our bodies.

Uncover the astonishing tales of individuals whose lives were forever changed by neurological disruptions. Be astounded by the mysterious transformations that occur when different parts of the brain are damaged, altering personalities, memories, and even the ability to speak. Experience the awe-inspiring accounts of parents who could no longer recognize their own children and otherwise upstanding citizens turned into pathological liars.

Author Sam Kean delves deep into the annals of neuroscience, taking you on an unforgettable journey through time. From phantom limbs to Siamese twin brains, from viruses that devour memories to blind individuals miraculously seeing through their tongues, prepare to be captivated by stories that span centuries.

Sam Kean's masterful storytelling and razor-sharp wit will keep you turning the pages, hungry for the next thrilling narrative. With lucid explanations, Kean illuminates the brain's secret passageways, unraveling the intricacies of its inner workings. Journey alongside the ordinary people whose courage, resilience, and profound humanity paved the way for our modern understanding of neuroscience.

Embark on this incredible adventure of discovery today and unlock the secrets of your own mind with The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons.

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