Memoirs of an Addicted Brain: A Neuroscientist Examines his Former Life on Drugs
Memoirs of an Addicted Brain: A Neuroscientist Examines his Former Life on Drugs
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2011
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2011320
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Various • 1970s-1980s
2011
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Memoirs of an Addicted Brain: A Neuroscientist Examines His Former Life on Drugs, neuroscientist Marc Lewis shares his personal journey through addiction, exploring the neuroscience behind substance use. He intertwines personal anecdotes with scientific insights to illustrate the impact of drugs on the brain and behavior, offering an in-depth examination of addiction's challenges and complexities.
Informative
Contemplative
Melancholic
Challenging
Bittersweet
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Marc Lewis's Memoirs of an Addicted Brain blends neuroscience with personal narrative to present an insightful account of addiction. Readers praise the engaging storytelling and educational value. Some find the scientific detail overwhelming, but it's largely considered a compelling read that effectively humanizes the neuroscience of addiction.
Who Should Read Memoirs of an Addicted Brain: A Neuroscientist Examines his Former Life on Drugs?
A reader intrigued by personal narratives on addiction and brain science, similar to The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk or In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Maté, will enjoy Marc Lewis’s blend of memoir and neuroscience in Memoirs of an Addicted Brain.
2,868 ratings
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Various • 1970s-1980s
2011
Adult
18+ years
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