Moonwalking with Einstein
- Author Joshua Foer
- Narrator Mike Chamberlain
- Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
- Run Time 9 hours and 33 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Cognition and cognitive psychology, Cognitivism, cognitive theory, Popular science.
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What to expect
The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything, Joshua Foer's part-memoir, part-guide on mastering your memory. Read by Mike Chamberlain.
On average, people squander forty days annually trying to remember things they've forgotten. Joshua Foer used to be one of those people. But after a year of training, he found himself in the finals of the U.S. Memory Championship. He also discovered a truth we too often forget: In every way, we are the sum of our memories.
In Moonwalking with Einstein Foer draws on cutting-edge research, the cultural history of memory and the techniques of 'mental atheletes' to transform our understanding of human remembering. He learns the ancient methods used by Cicero and Medieval scholars. He meets amnesiacs, neuroscientists and savants - including a man who claims to have memorized more than nine thousand books. In doing so, he reveals the hidden impact of memory on our lives, and shows how we can all dramatically improve our memories.
At a time when electronic devices have all but rendered our individual memories obsolete, Foer's book is a quest to resurrect the gift we all possess, but that too often slips our minds.
Critics Review
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A marvelous overview of one of the most essential aspects of what makes us human – our memory … Witty and engaging
Dan Ariely -
Memory…makes us who we are…passionate and deeply engrossing …The more we challenge ourselves, the greater our capacity. It’s a fact that every teacher, parent and student would do well to learn. The lesson is unforgettable.
Washington Post -
Captivating … Engaging … Mr. Foer writes in these pages with fresh enthusiasm. His narrative is smart and funny
New York Times -
[D]elightful…empathetic, thought-provoking and…memorable.
Prospect -
Riotous
New York Times -
[An] endearingly geeky world…witty and revelatory…[The] journey certainly demonstrates how much memory matters…Apart from anything else, filling up our mental storehouses in the right way can make life feel longer.
Guardian
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