The Brain that Changes Itself

The Brain that Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science

A groundbreaking science called neuroplasticity is shattering the old belief that the brain cannot change. Psychiatrist Norman Doidge, M.D., traveled across the country to meet leading researchers and patients whose lives were transformed by this discovery. He shares remarkable stories: a woman born with half a brain that rewired itself to function fully, blind people learning to “see,” learning disorders overcome, aging brains revitalized, stroke survivors regaining speech, children with cerebral palsy improving movement, and even cases of depression, anxiety, and ingrained personality traits being successfully treated. Through these powerful examples, Doidge explores how the brain shapes our body, emotions, relationships, and culture—offering an inspiring vision of human potential that forever changes how we understand the mind.