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Title: Jill Bolte Taylor: My stroke of insight


Birdbomb - April 9, 2008 06:14 PM (GMT)
Neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor had an opportunity few brain scientists would wish for: One morning, she realized she was having a massive stroke. As it happened -- as she felt her brain functions slip away one by one, speech, movement, understanding -- she studied and remembered every moment. This is a powerful story about how our brains define us and connect us to the world and to one another.

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Her description of her stroke sounds just like seizures! This is an AWESOME video!

BRAINS!!!

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labrat - May 25, 2008 04:47 PM (GMT)
I think Oprah is going to start on her book next.

gel61820 - May 26, 2008 12:11 AM (GMT)
Oprah has been interviewing Jill on her Soul Series. You can get there by going to this link:
Jill Bolte Taylor - Oprah Winfrey Soul Series

gel61820 - August 7, 2008 01:22 AM (GMT)
I just picked up Jill's book this past week while in Chicago. I'll let you know how it is when I get around to reading it! ;)



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