I appreciated the anatomy and functional information
regarding the brain. The strategies that the authors recommend are doable and accessible.
Resources are cited throughout. I'd recommend the book to those that want to learn more about the brain and how to kickstart some changes to improve their health.
Overall, the book seems like it could have been edited down
to be more concise and better organized. While there important pull-out quotes,
there are no action items or summaries for each chapter that would help the
reader to better understand and implement the various ideas. Don’t expect the
10-day plan to be new or radical; instead, these are familiar recommendations
presented within the context of your brain. Also, I wish the recipe chapter was
simpler. There is a lot of text and directions.
Perlmutter, D. and
Perlmutter, A. (2020). Brain wash:
Detox your mind for clearer thinking, deeper relationships, and lasting
happiness. New York: Little Brown Spark.
