Inventing Ourselves
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The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain
'You will understand your children better for reading it.' The Times
'Beautifully written with clarity, expertise and honesty about the most important subject for all of us. I couldn't put it down.' Professor Robert Winston
An insightful and inspiring read from award-winning neuroscienist, Sarah-Jayne Blakemore
Sarah-Jayne Blakemore explains:
· What makes the adolescent brain different?
· Why does an easy child become a challenging teenager?
· What drives the excessive risk-taking and the need for intense friendships common to teenagers?
· Why it is that many mental illnesses – depression, addiction, schizophrenia – begin during these formative years.
And she shows that while adolescence is a period of vulnerability, it is also a time of enormous creativity and opportunity.
What readers are saying:
*****'An accessible, optimistic and illuminating book.'
*****'Essential reading for parents and teachers of adolescents.'
*****'Relevant, fascinating and captivating.'
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Imprint: Transworld Digital
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Published: 22/03/2018
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ISBN: 9781473527256
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Length: 256 Pages
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RRP: £9.98
Reviews
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"Absolutely fascinating"
BBC Breakfast
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"An engaging and interesting book, written comprehensibly for a non-specialist audience. You will understand your children and your former selves better for reading it and you will bust a few myths as you go."
The Times
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"There are few people more qualified to explain [adolescence] than the author of this compelling book. What I enjoyed most about this book was the readability and personal style of the narrative. Blakemore manages to present a highly accessible account of the science, without ever compromising on detail or depth…there is almost a sense that the reader is in the lab, listening in on the discussions and taking part in the decisions….This book has something to offer everyone … Blakemore provides a unique and very up-to-date insight into the changes that occur during this intriguing period."
The Psychologist
