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Proust and the Squid

The Story and Science of the Reading Brain

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Proust and the Squid

By: Maryanne Wolf
Narrated by: Kirsten Potter
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 Interweaving her vast knowledge of neurology, sociology, psychology, and philosophy with fascinating down-to-earth examples and lively personal anecdotes, developmental psychologist, neuroscientist, and dyslexia expert Wolf probes the question, "How do we learn to read and write?" This ambitious and provocative new book offers an impassioned look at reading, its effect on our lives, and explains why it matters so greatly in a digital era.©2007 Maryanne Wolf (P)2008 HighBridge Company History History & Philosophy Linguistics Neuroscience & Neuropsychology Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Social Sciences Words, Language & Grammar Dyslexia Inspiring Human Brain Brain Science

Critic Reviews

"Wolf's alarm about the spread of semi- literacy among the young is obviously justified, and her book provokes thought about it as only reading can." ( Sunday Times London)
"Blindingly fascinating...detailed and scholarly....There's a lot of difficult material in here. But it's worth the effort....For people interested in language, this is a must. You'll find yourself focusing on words in new ways. Read it slowly--it will take time to sink in." ( The Sunday Telegraph)
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Personally, although I myself is a medical doctor I would recommend this book to all parents ‘and teachers.
Great read.
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Highly recommended book.

A must read for parents

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This book is an excellent overview of dyslexia and the reading brain. It gives a thorough history of writing and reading, as well as describing what happens in the brain during these processes. I can highly recommend reading this if you’re interested in any of those things. I will be buying the physical book of this.

Great book

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Never before have I gone out to buy a book directly after listening to the audiobook. So many great sound bites that I can't wait to share with colleagues.

So inspired!

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A powerful reflection on reading processes and the development of the brain. Amazing narration too.

The reading brain- Socratic defiance

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