My Stroke of Insight

My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey by Jill Bolte Taylor takes the reader through her experience with a stroke in the left hemisphere of the brain. It was an interesting look at how a stroke patient thinks before, during and after the event. Taylor is able to combine her professional knowledge (Harvard trained brain scientist) with first hand experience in a way that is accessible to all. Whether you know someone who has had a stroke or just curious about how the brain works, this book is for you.