brain – Scott J. Pearson’s Book Review

My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey

By Scott J. Pearson | September 5, 2026September 5, 2026 by Scott J. Pearson

What is it like to go through a stroke? Additionally, what’s it like to observe your own stroke if you’re an elite brain scientist? Those two storylines are what Jill Bolte Taylor offers in this short memoir. For those not yet exposed to the internals of how the brain works, it offers an accessible tutorial. Many readers are not accustomed to understanding how different regions of the brain function together to provide a coherent experience…

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Neurology for Babies

By Scott J. Pearson | January 30, 2021January 30, 2021 by Scott J. Pearson

This illustrated children’s book illuminates the basics of the human nervous system. It teaches kids about their bodies – specifically, about their brains and senses – in a way that intends to make such learning fun. The pictures are colorful and engaging for young learners. Even though the brain can seem like an abstract topic, this book centers on the very basics – in other words, high-yield material. This book can be helpful to just…