Jill Bolte Taylor explores the human brain, particularly its connection to schizophrenia and severe mental illnesses. Her scientific work is deeply informed by her personal experience with a massive stroke, which she endured and from which she recovered over eight years. This experience allowed her to approach science with a fresh perspective and understand its profound impact on the human condition. Her writing delves into the intricacies of the brain and its connection to our inner world.
La quatrième de couv. indique :"On the morning of December 10, 1996, Taylor, a brain scientist, experienced a massive stroke. She observed her own mind completely deteriorate. Now she shares her unique perspective on the brain and its capacity for recovery"