Or I will go in a the wrong spot and won’t be able to reach most of the tumour. The risk is that I will nick a vein and part of the brain will die. Some people like skiing, or mountain climbing, or playing poker. I don’t want to sound indelicate, but for me it’s a thrill. He writes vividly: ‘There’s fear, of course, but also awe that you’re literally inside somebody’s head, which elicits intensity as well as excitement. What makes this memoir so readable is Jandial’s passion for his work. In this honest, gripping and often playful book, packed with stories and anecdotes, neuroscientist and neurosurgeon Rahul Jandial explains the intricate workings of the human brain, debunking myths and providing practical ways in which we can boost our brain power and stave off Alzheimer’s. Rebecca Wallersteiner takes a look at ‘Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon,’ Neurosurgeon Rahul Jandial’s new book on why we should never underestimate the power of the human brain
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