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Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting by

becky_reads2much's review against another edition

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4.0

The answer is the same, I ought not to be surprised at this any more. Get enough sleep, eat your vegetables, exercise, practice mindfulness, nurture your social connections. Whether the question is about physical or mental health the fundamentals don’t change.

nlbylsma's review against another edition

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5.0

Very approachable way to learn about a deep topic

bethgee's review against another edition

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5.0

Fascinating and illuminating. Also, quite accessible for those of us with non-science brains.

vin_eeta_3's review against another edition

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challenging funny informative reflective

3.0

leilaorszag's review against another edition

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3.0

An interesting introduction to the science of remembering (and, importantly, forgetting). Playfully reminds the reader of their own memory's shortcomings.

reading_at_rest's review against another edition

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Skimmed so not rating

mrs_deane's review against another edition

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informative medium-paced

4.5

Very well articulated. Definitely one I would share with friends or family who also suffer from memory lapses.

hilarybbb's review against another edition

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3.0

This was an interesting book. It wasn't too technical to make it a hard to read or boring. Came away with a better handle on what is normal in the world of memory and things that can help improve it. Every time I am up late finishing up this or that, I now feel a little guilty that I am letting my memory down.....

ventica's review

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5.0

Heard on audiobook. An outstanding scientific look at memory… turns out my memory isn’t as bad as I think it is.

joules03's review against another edition

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4.0

3.5 stars. I listened to the audiobook, read by the author, and it was well done (and short)! Some good memory tips, most of which I already knew, but I liked knowing what is normal and what is concerning for Alzheimer’s. I loved Still Alice, so it was nice to have this background.