Proust and the Squid
The Story and Science of the Reading Brain
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Narrated by:
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Kirsten Potter
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By:
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Maryanne Wolf
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"Blindingly fascinating...detailed and scholarly....There's a lot of difficult material in here. But it's worth the effort....For people interested in language, this is a must. You'll find yourself focusing on words in new ways. Read it slowly--it will take time to sink in." ( The Sunday Telegraph)
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- S. O'NEILL
- 24-06-10
Read this?
I found this book fascinating. It's very scientific, and you do have to concentrate hard, but the author really explores how we learn to read, what happens in our brains when we do; how reading developed; and then goes on to explore why these things go wrong and what causes dyslexia etc. I would have given it 5 stars - but it is a book that is, unsurprisingly, written to be read rather than listened to. This occasionally leads to the frustration of being asked to read a passage and see what happens - when, of course, all you can do is sit and listen (and Ms Wolf is clear to point out that listening fires different centres in your brain to those fired up by reading). If you are interested in what goes on in the little grey cells when you pick up a book - and it is quite literally mind blowing - then this is an accessible and fascinating listen.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-07-24
Absolutely fascinating— what a journey!
This book is one of the best I’ve read on the science of reading. It’s evidence-based and practical at times, philosophical and polemical at others. I was hooked throughout. A truly inspiring read.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Kevin
- 10-07-09
Inspiring Science!
Being a sucker for a quirky title I was instantly drawn to this book only to find there is more hard science in it than would normally be to my taste. Admittedly much of the scientific terminology does pass me by but the author makes very clear the potential implications of the science which is the bit I'm interested in.
I find the authors concern for literacy a little worthy as her own analysis of would seem to suggest we are heading for a new form of literacy rather than some form of "sub-literate" state. It's not a barrier though and the the book is both informative, moving and inspiring.
Other texts which touch on dyslexia I find a little patronising whereas this one is not.
A wonderful listen that I'd recommend to every educator, parent and person interested in language and reading (for the educators I'd make it compulsory).
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- Rei
- 18-05-24
One of my favourites
This has turned out to be on of my favourite books, I've bought the paperback now too so I can reread whenever I want. What a beautiful musing on language and how reading shaped us, coming from a linguistics background I have some knowledge on the areas covered and still I was blown away by the things I didn't know or yet fully understand. Such a lovely conversational style of writing, such a warm tone, I can't rate this high enough.
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