My Stroke of Insight is an intriguing and informative book which tells Jill Bolte Taylor's harrowing true story. Ironically a brain scientist, Taylor suffers a rare form of stroke at the age of 37. Although it takes her eight years, she makes a miraculously full recovery. In the first few chapters Taylor's book has an interestingly nonfiction approach, giving you a detailed tour of the human brain itself and what was going on in Taylor's brain during the stroke. However, Taylor also utilizes personal and humorous storytelling, showing you that it is possible to persevere and remain optimistic even against what appear to be insurmountable odds.
Reviewed by Kayla Britt
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