movies and science, part 1

[rev_dr_ace]

A pair of my friends here in Amsterdam have been hosting refreshingly thought-provoking movie nights for the past few months. Movies on the menu have included Zeitgeist, "How to Know God" by Deepak Chopra, Michael Franti's "I Know I'm Not Alone", and some short clips like Jill Bolte Taylor's "My Stroke of Insight" about how she (a neurobiologist)

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Book From My Stroke of Insight

[laurina12]

I recommend Amazon as the place to get Jill Bolte Taylor's book MY STROKE OF INSIGHT because they have a wonderful interview with her on Amazon that offers new content I haven't seen anywhere else - that link is: http://www.amazon.com/My-Stroke-Insight-Scientists-Personal/dp/0670020745/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1211471755&sr=1-2

The book is an absolutely wonderful journey by a brain scientist who suffered a stroke. She recovered fully, back to teaching at Medical School no less (and she gives great tips on how and what to do to recover from a Stroke or help others recover).

Dr Taylor also learned to fully be present in the part of the brain/mind where we experience full inner peace and Nirvana. SHe teaches that too, and that's why everyone should read this book.

This story is as inspiring as The Last Lecture or Tuesdays with Morrie - and it has a Happy Ending!

Re: Book From My Stroke of Insight

[rev_dr_ace]

Way cool, thanks for the link! The interview is up on the site to read for free, those who prefer can buy the book from their favorite local bookstore and still read it. ;)

[anonymous]

I read "My Stroke of Insight" in one sitting - I couldn't put it down. I laughed. I cried. It was a fantastic book (I heard it's a NYTimes Bestseller and I can see why!), but I also think it will be the start of a new, transformative Movement! No one wants to have a stroke as Jill Bolte Taylor did, but her experience can teach us all how to live better lives. Her TED.com speech was one of the most incredibly moving, stimulating, wonderful videos I've ever seen. Her Oprah Soul Series interviews were fascinating. They should make a movie of her life so everyone sees it. This is the Real Deal and gives me hope for humanity.