If you are interested in learning more about neuroplasticity, this is a fantastic book; accessible and engaging. It won't tell you a lot about the structure of the brain or its specific areas, but it will, using case studies, tell you a great deal about the brain's ability to adapt, as well as its rigidity. The book covers individuals overcoming mental and physical impairments due to congenital problems or strokes along with sexual plasticity. It covers rarer and more common circumstances.

I would recommend this text to anyone interested in the brain. I learned a fair amount and even picked up tips on how to keep my own brain sharp, and for what I might do, or what types of therapy I might pursue, if I ever suffer something such as a debilitating stroke. Even if you aren't tremendously interested in the brain, this book could be useful to you for those reasons.