--- product_id: 78635205 title: "The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science" price: "1399551₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/78635205-the-brain-that-changes-itself-stories-of-personal-triumph-from store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science **Price:** 1399551₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science - **How much does it cost?** 1399551₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/78635205-the-brain-that-changes-itself-stories-of-personal-triumph-from) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description “Fascinating. Doidge’s book is a remarkable and hopeful portrait of the endless adaptability of the human brain.”—Oliver Sacks, MD, author of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat What is neuroplasticity? Is it possible to change your brain? Norman Doidge’s inspiring guide to the new brain science explains all of this and more An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable, and proving that it is, in fact, possible to change your brain. Psychoanalyst, Norman Doidge, M.D., traveled the country to meet both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity, its healing powers, and the people whose lives they’ve transformed—people whose mental limitations, brain damage or brain trauma were seen as unalterable. We see a woman born with half a brain that rewired itself to work as a whole, blind people who learn to see, learning disorders cured, IQs raised, aging brains rejuvenated, stroke patients learning to speak, children with cerebral palsy learning to move with more grace, depression and anxiety disorders successfully treated, and lifelong character traits changed. Using these marvelous stories to probe mysteries of the body, emotion, love, sex, culture, and education, Dr. Doidge has written an immensely moving, inspiring book that will permanently alter the way we look at our brains, human nature, and human potential. Review: Excellent - Norman Doidge, a Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst has done a great work in the field of “Neuroplasticity” which means ability (flexibility!) of the brain to change. The Brain that Changes Itself, is considered to be 1st part of two volumes by the author (2nd Book : The Brain’s way of Healing), in which he has discussed in detail regarding several recent research articles, interviewed hundreds of Doctors and paramedical persons and patients, to understand how neuroplasticity works in different patients and how it can be utilized in treating dreadful, progressive and degenerative neurological diseases. In very first Chapter, author has described about a woman who was unable to walk properly and difficulty in marinating the balance due to damage to inner ear (Inner ear has two parts : Cochlea: helps in hearing and Vestibular apparatus : helps to maintain equilibrium) because of some drugs which she had to take. Paul Bach-Y-Rita, treating doctor designed the helmet like device with accelerometer sensors, to be worn by patient, which sends the signals to computer which ultimately is transmitted to a strip with electrodes applied on tongue. And ultimately, helping the patient to balance the body and prevent the fall. In short, instead of inner ear, the tongue was helping the patient to send the data about position of body to brain. Most exciting thing in this experiment was that after using and practicing with the device, patient developed the ability to maintain balance without using it, proving that somehow brain learned to accepts the signals about the balance from different part than usual and decode them too. Author Norman Doidge, describes in very lucid and understandable way, about complex neurophysiology. He defies the notion of One function one location and it work like machine (Hence, if there is a damage to any area in brain, person will lose the ability to execute that function, permanently, as Neurons cant get repaired) according to which there are different areas in our brain doing specific predefined function. Author puts lots of evidences based on researches done by the different scientists in the field of Neuroplasticity. Concluding, even though the areas have fixed functions but areas (or neurons making that area) can take up the functions of other areas (or neurons). “Neurons that fire together wire together “. “Neurons that fire apart wire apart.” Author describes astonishing examples of patients who have lost / damaged or didn’t have some part of their brain, and were destined to remain lose the functions normally, goes on to learn and perform those functions and live (near) normal life, and which is only possible by some other part of the brain is trained to learn that functions by gradual mental and physical exercise. Author has also described, the wonderful work done by Merzenick Michael, who developed a computer Program Fast ForWord, which helps autistic children to get cured through regular intense neurological exercise in the form of computer game/program. Author talks about taste and Love neurophysiology by explaining the pleasure systems and how plasticity plays role in person falling in love and falling for particular taste (sexual orientation), and ultimately why so many people in today’s world are getting addicted to pornography, which gives short lasting pleasure involving the role of oxytocin, dopamine and endorphins. Learned Nonuse, the term used when patient learns not to use particular part of his/her body because his/her brain is not receiving the signals from the damaged brain (due to stroke, trauma etc.). Neuroplasticians have been using Constraint Induced therapy for cure of this patients, where patients are forced to use their affected limbs/parts, resulting in regaining the functions. Author describes the concept of “Critical Period”, the time during which child has to get exposed to particular stimulus resulting in development of emotions, feeling and also helps in developing memories. Hence, children raised in orphanage may have higher chances of autism, anxiety, depression, amnesia. There is a chapter in book, which describe the groundbreaking work done by Ramachandran, aka Sherlock Holmes of Neuroscience, in the field of Phantom limb/pain, where patient feels or experience pain the limb which has been amputated. Now it is widely accepted after Ramachandran work, that its because of the neuroplasticity, i.e. change in the brain map after amputation leading to the condition. Imagination, as one of the chapter in the book, shows how just imagining about particular action changes the brain and would fire the same set of neurons as the actions being physically performed and ultimately affecting the plasticity of the human brain. Visually blind people as they are deprived of the stimulus from the eyes to the visual cortex, which later on start sensing touch from the hands. Another amazing case discussed in the book, is about Michelle, who was born without left cerebral hemisphere, who happens to develop savant calculation skills and wonderful memory about calendar events. Whose only hemisphere , right one, develops the maps and functions, which are normally done by left hemisphere, all thanks to the plasticity. To conclude, it’s a book, which has lot of technical information but written in such a manner that anyone from any field can easily understand it. And, most importantly the concept of neuroplasticity is going to change how we used to see and deal with brain injury and diseases. Review: The Book is very Good - The Book is good , but the Book Cover is little damaged. I am satisfied with the book not the delivery. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #102,491 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in Biology Books #6,315 in Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 5,318 Reviews | ## Images ![The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SO0oCuFlL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent *by S***D on 16 April 2019* Norman Doidge, a Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst has done a great work in the field of “Neuroplasticity” which means ability (flexibility!) of the brain to change. The Brain that Changes Itself, is considered to be 1st part of two volumes by the author (2nd Book : The Brain’s way of Healing), in which he has discussed in detail regarding several recent research articles, interviewed hundreds of Doctors and paramedical persons and patients, to understand how neuroplasticity works in different patients and how it can be utilized in treating dreadful, progressive and degenerative neurological diseases. In very first Chapter, author has described about a woman who was unable to walk properly and difficulty in marinating the balance due to damage to inner ear (Inner ear has two parts : Cochlea: helps in hearing and Vestibular apparatus : helps to maintain equilibrium) because of some drugs which she had to take. Paul Bach-Y-Rita, treating doctor designed the helmet like device with accelerometer sensors, to be worn by patient, which sends the signals to computer which ultimately is transmitted to a strip with electrodes applied on tongue. And ultimately, helping the patient to balance the body and prevent the fall. In short, instead of inner ear, the tongue was helping the patient to send the data about position of body to brain. Most exciting thing in this experiment was that after using and practicing with the device, patient developed the ability to maintain balance without using it, proving that somehow brain learned to accepts the signals about the balance from different part than usual and decode them too. Author Norman Doidge, describes in very lucid and understandable way, about complex neurophysiology. He defies the notion of One function one location and it work like machine (Hence, if there is a damage to any area in brain, person will lose the ability to execute that function, permanently, as Neurons cant get repaired) according to which there are different areas in our brain doing specific predefined function. Author puts lots of evidences based on researches done by the different scientists in the field of Neuroplasticity. Concluding, even though the areas have fixed functions but areas (or neurons making that area) can take up the functions of other areas (or neurons). “Neurons that fire together wire together “. “Neurons that fire apart wire apart.” Author describes astonishing examples of patients who have lost / damaged or didn’t have some part of their brain, and were destined to remain lose the functions normally, goes on to learn and perform those functions and live (near) normal life, and which is only possible by some other part of the brain is trained to learn that functions by gradual mental and physical exercise. Author has also described, the wonderful work done by Merzenick Michael, who developed a computer Program Fast ForWord, which helps autistic children to get cured through regular intense neurological exercise in the form of computer game/program. Author talks about taste and Love neurophysiology by explaining the pleasure systems and how plasticity plays role in person falling in love and falling for particular taste (sexual orientation), and ultimately why so many people in today’s world are getting addicted to pornography, which gives short lasting pleasure involving the role of oxytocin, dopamine and endorphins. Learned Nonuse, the term used when patient learns not to use particular part of his/her body because his/her brain is not receiving the signals from the damaged brain (due to stroke, trauma etc.). Neuroplasticians have been using Constraint Induced therapy for cure of this patients, where patients are forced to use their affected limbs/parts, resulting in regaining the functions. Author describes the concept of “Critical Period”, the time during which child has to get exposed to particular stimulus resulting in development of emotions, feeling and also helps in developing memories. Hence, children raised in orphanage may have higher chances of autism, anxiety, depression, amnesia. There is a chapter in book, which describe the groundbreaking work done by Ramachandran, aka Sherlock Holmes of Neuroscience, in the field of Phantom limb/pain, where patient feels or experience pain the limb which has been amputated. Now it is widely accepted after Ramachandran work, that its because of the neuroplasticity, i.e. change in the brain map after amputation leading to the condition. Imagination, as one of the chapter in the book, shows how just imagining about particular action changes the brain and would fire the same set of neurons as the actions being physically performed and ultimately affecting the plasticity of the human brain. Visually blind people as they are deprived of the stimulus from the eyes to the visual cortex, which later on start sensing touch from the hands. Another amazing case discussed in the book, is about Michelle, who was born without left cerebral hemisphere, who happens to develop savant calculation skills and wonderful memory about calendar events. Whose only hemisphere , right one, develops the maps and functions, which are normally done by left hemisphere, all thanks to the plasticity. To conclude, it’s a book, which has lot of technical information but written in such a manner that anyone from any field can easily understand it. And, most importantly the concept of neuroplasticity is going to change how we used to see and deal with brain injury and diseases. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Book is very Good *by G***A on 23 August 2026* The Book is good , but the Book Cover is little damaged. I am satisfied with the book not the delivery. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good content but bad pages. *by S***H on 16 October 2026* Great content in the book by the author but paper quality is cheap. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science - The Brain's Way of Healing: Remarkable Discoveries and Recoveries from the Frontiers of Neuroplasticity - The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/78635205-the-brain-that-changes-itself-stories-of-personal-triumph-from](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/78635205-the-brain-that-changes-itself-stories-of-personal-triumph-from) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-10-31*