Of Two Minds

By Fredric Schiffer,

Book cover of Of Two Minds: The Revolutionary Science Of Dual-Brain Psychology

Book description

Most people experience themselves as two-sided: one side seems mature and stable, the other emotional and impulsive. This text illustrates how the interaction of these two minds actually determines psychological nature and ultimately the emotional problems or progress experienced in life.

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1 author picked Of Two Minds as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This is a fascinating exploration into the consciousnesses and personality differences between our left and right hemispheres through the lens of our potential for psycho-pathology. Dr. Schiffer is a psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School and shares with us innovative ideas about how to unravel the complexity of our psyche. 

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