Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain Lisa Feldman Barrett Book

Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain by Lisa Feldman Barrett is a concise, engaging exploration of how brains work — ideal for parents, teachers, curious readers, and anyone who wants clear answers without jargon. This paperback edition (Condition: BRAND NEW) delivers seven short, accessible chapters plus a brief evolutionary history that together demystify the organ behind your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In this compact science book from a bestselling author and leading neuroscientist, Lisa Feldman Barrett breaks down complex research into memorable, everyday insights. Rather than a dense textbook, this slim volume reads like a conversation with a trusted guide: thoughtful, evidence-based, and often surprising. Its perfect for bedtime reading, classroom introductions to the mind, or a thoughtful gift for book lovers and lifelong learners. Whats inside This title in this set — Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain by Lisa Feldman Barrett — covers: Where brains came from and how brains evolved to predict and control the body. How brains are organized (and why brain structure matters for everyday life). Why common myths — such as the lizard brain or a strict emotion-versus-reason divide — dont hold up to modern neuroscience. How individual brains work together in social contexts to create shared experiences. A concise half lesson and a brief history tying current discoveries to older ideas about the mind. Author credentials and trust Lisa Feldman Barrett, Ph.D., is among the top 1% most cited scientists worldwide for her pioneering work in psychology and neuroscience. A University Distinguished Professor at Northeastern University with appointments at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Dr. Barrett received a Guggenheim fellowship in neuroscience in 2019 and is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Royal Society of Canada. Her reputation as a careful, evidence-based communicator makes this book a