 [Larger view] | The Memory Bible: An Innovative Strategy for Keeping Your Brain Young
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| A Must-Read for People of All Ages | |
| The Memory Bible is just what the doctor ordered -- Dr. Gary Small, that is. It should be required reading for anyone over 25 who doesn't want to buy into the myth that memory loss is an inevitable consequence of aging. I like that he begins with a simple memory assessment that lets you focus a program of memory training that fits your needs and lifestyle. He gives practical tips on what you can do to improve your memory now, ranging from a healthy-brain diet to mental aerobics and simple stress-reduction techniques. Dr. Small's fascinating research on early detection of brain aging gives us hope that new discoveries to stave off memory loss and Alzheimer's disease are just around the corner. The sooner we read The Memory Bible and start Small's memory fitness program, the better, because it's a whole lot easier to prevent brain cell damage than reverse it. The book is fun to read and has interesting stories and case studies. | |
| A Self-Help Book That Actually Helps | |
| It's about time! After a string of disappointments from the the self-help section of my local bookstore I've finally found an exception: a book that actually helps. "The Memory Bible" from Dr. Gary Small delivers exactly what it promises: "a strategy to keep your brain young." Dr. Small deftly reduces a lifetime of esoteric research into a straight-ahead, easily-understood, entertaining book that explains the process of how the brain ages and what we can do to slow it down. Unlike most frivolous theories we have grown to expect from self-help books, Dr. Small's offering is rooted firmly in scientific fact and data. This is an educating and enjoyable read that speaks equally to both result-oriented and process-oriented people while delivering that one intangible that ironically we have come not to expect from books of it's kind: Help. | |
| Concise and encouraging | |
| Dr. Small has done an excellent job in informing the reader about memory changes as we grow older. I am constantly on the lookout for encouraging information and practical ways to improve my life. He doesn't spend a lot of time in one area--just enough to keep the reader's interest. I have followed Small's book with THE MEMORY WORKBOOK by Mason and Kohn. I am thrilled that there is support and encouragement offered. As an educator, it is vital to continue challenging myself and adding to my own curriculum. I have read several memory technique books throughout the years and know how to appreciate later works in this area. Thank you AMAZON.COM for this format! |
