“My stroke of insight would be: peace is only a thought away, and all we have to do to access it is silence the voice of our dominating left mind.”
Quote by Jill Bolte Taylor
Work
My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey
This book is a first-person account of the author's experiences after suffering a stroke, offering a unique perspective on the brain's functions and the nature of consciousness. The author, a neuroscientist, shares her insights into the brain's remarkable resilience and the profound changes she experienced during her recovery process. more
Author
Jill Bolte Taylor
Jill Bolte Taylor is a neuroscientist, author, and public speaker, renowned for her unique personal experience and profound insights into the workings of the brain. In 2001, she experienced a remarkable stroke that damaged her left brain (responsible for language, logic, and emotion) while leaving her right brain (responsible for intuition and creativity) intact. This experience inspired her book 'My Left Brain Died: A Neuroscientist's Personal Stroke Journey,' which became an international bestseller and won multiple awards. Taylor's work not only helps people better understand the brain but also encourages them to explore their own inner intuition and creativity. more