Driven by an insatiable curiosity, this author delves into the furthest reaches of the human experience, investigating how 'mind-training' tools can profoundly improve life. Following a personal crisis that left her blind and paralyzed, she repurposed her producer's skills to rigorously explore the science of the self. Through years of self-experimentation with various techniques, from mindfulness to psychedelics, she offers a compelling account of resilience, self-discovery, and the unexpected power found within the mind.
One Woman’s Experiment to put Meditation to the Test
The true story of an ordinary woman who went to extraordinary lengths to discover whether meditating could change her life. Insightful, funny and informative, Vanessa road-tests 10 techniques from mindfulness to psychedelics, and still manages to pick the kids up!
Patient H69 reads like a thriller ... It is an extraordinary book. What begins as a surreal nightmare of decline becomes a rallying triumph of will and spirit. The Times