"Dreadful, dreadful," murmured Kralefsky.
I felt the same way starting Gerald Durrell’s 'My Family and Other Animals.' Despite being an autobiographical work, the book lacked a clear narrative thread to guide the reader. It felt more like a collection of random experiences rather than a cohesive story, and the lack of action made it a bit boring for my taste. However, the book is excellent for expanding your vocabulary. I would rate it a 6.8, but I’m rounding up to a 7 as the app doesn't support decimals.
This book would make a great Mother's Day giftNörobilim
Understanding the Power of Empathy
In Born for Love, Bruce D. Perry and Maia Szalavitz explore the profound impact of empathy on human development. They begin by discussing the evolutionary roots of empathy, arguing that it is a fundamental aspect of human nature. They delve into the neurobiology of empathy, explaining how our brains are wired for connection and how early experiences shape our capacity for empathy.
The authors emphasize the critical role of early childhood experiences in the development of empathy. They discuss the importance of secure attachment between infants and their caregivers, highlighting how this early bond lays the foundation for the child's ability to empathize with others. They also explore the impact of adverse childhood experiences, such as neglect and trauma, on the development of empathy, shedding light on the long-term consequences of early emotional deprivation.
The Impact of Empathy on Society
Perry and Szalavitz then shift their focus to the broader societal implications of empathy. They argue that empathy is not just a personal trait but a social force that underpins our ability to form healthy relationships, build communities, and maintain a peaceful society. They discuss how empathy influences our moral development, shapes our ethical behavior, and fosters a sense of social responsibility.
The authors also explore the darker side of empathy, discussing how it can be manipulated and exploited. They examine the role of empathy in fueling group conflicts and perpetuating social injustices, shedding light on the complex interplay between empathy, identity, and intergroup relations. They also discuss the concept of 'empathy fatigue,' highlighting the challenges of maintaining empathic concern in the face of overwhelming
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Intimate contact with the nuance and foibles of human natureNörobilim
Imagine a long conversation with a man who keeps you engrossed from the first word – that’s pretty much what this book is. That is both good and bad, frankly. The very conversational tone of this book can get annoying – at times I felt that I was being examined on the points – but the overwhelming effect of this book is that you are fascinated and enthralled, both by Dr Patten’s insights and courage and by the courage and resilience of his patients. That he comes from an age of medicine where the patient, rather than the cost, matters is evident from the start, and that he cares deeply is equally evident. I felt privileged to read his “adventures.”
Neurology Rounds with the Maverick is one of the most informative and entertaining neurology books. Within these real life medical stories is a lot of personal wisdom and insight about how the way we treat sick people has changed. Some of them are mundane, yet still humorous to hear in Dr. Patten’s unique way of speaking. Some are genuine medical mysteries that would be difficult to diagnose even now, let alone in the “golden age of medicine” when Patten practiced. Prepare to be fascinated by all the ways brain damage and other neurological illness can affect human life, and take a look back at a simpler time in medicine.
The tone of this excellent book is set by the author in a ‘general conversation with the reader’ – "I know I am from a bygone era, an era when life was quite different, an era that included what is now considered by doctors as the golden age of medicine. It was an interesting time for doctors because there were few administrators, the insurance companies did not interfere with medical practice, and, believe it or not, money was not a big issue. There was less technology so doctors relied on, had to rely
The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
"Als je echt van me houdt, laat het me dan weten. Anders, als je denkt dat ik te snel ben, kan ik me terugtrekken en afwachten, totdat je me opnieuw verleidt."
Eğer gerçekten beni seviyorsan, bunu bana söyle. Ama eğer çok hızlı gittiğimi düşünüyorsan, geri çekilirim... ve senin beni yeniden kazanmanı beklerim.
Bir dünya klasiği aşkın acımasız çaresizlik ve yıkıcılığıyla birlikte duru bir güzellikle vücut bulmuş halini okuyucuya aktarıyor..
Bir yerden tanıdık aslında eski zaman sinemalarında oynatılan bir yeşilçam filmi gibi.. Düşman iki ailenin birbirine aşık olan gençleri.. Juliet, sessiz ve itaatkar görünürken, içsel gücünü, cesaretini, zekâsını ve bağımsızlığını sergiler. Aslında Romeo'ya evlenme teklif eden de Juliet'tir.
Romeo ise asıl aşkı Juliet te tadan gözü kara aşık..
Kitapta asıl verilen mesaj düşman ailelerden geliyor olsanızda sevgi ve aşkınıza sahip çıkın olarak görünsede günümüzde ne böyle büyük aşk var ne de aşık..
Kitapla kalın..
An exceptional man with an extraordinary memory capacityNörobilim
This relatively short book is about an exceptional man with an extraordinary memory capacity. The author introduced him as "a Jewish boy who, having failed as a musician and as a journalist, had become a mnemonist". Whilst the focus of the book is the subject’s "vast memory", what the author eventually depicts is a man whose total personality is truly unique and complex. What emerges is a picture of a strange man with very great expectations but unfulfilled ambitions, whose inexhaustible memory capacity is matched only by his enigmatic nature. Quite fascinating is the author’s forensic and painstaking unraveling of the underlying mechanism behind this man’s phenomenal memory and unusual character (page 4). The book’s comprehensive approach was guided by the author’s precept that ‘the thoughtful physician is never interested merely in the course of a disease he happens to be studying at the moment, but tries to determine what effect a disturbance has on other organic processes…thus giving rise to the total picture of disease (pages 4-5). He exemplified this precept throughout the book, urging others to follow his example and study other psychological syndromes such as this (page 5).
The author, a psychologist and neurologist, studied the protagonist, now known as Solomon Shereshevsky, for almost thirty years, starting in the 1920’s. His approach was methodical, typified by a keen attention to detail, and carried out over a long period of time. What he unearthed was a rare and exceptional man whose memory he described as ‘one of the keenest the literature on the subject has ever described’ (page 3). It didn’t take much testing for the author to realise that "it was impossible to establish a point of limit to the capacity or the duration of his memory" because he had the
You should read with your main language this book. This excellent book is very popular classsic so i buy it. At the same time, i need to studdy english. Therefore i buy it with english punishment. However, when I was amazed by both the language and the content of the book, i said "I should read this book in my main language. Then i watched film "Gurur ve Önyargı"
It was perfect.
These book's english is some difficult for B1-B2 readers so my advice is you should read "Gurur ve Önyargı" Pride and Prejudice (english book) may lost your time.
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