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    <body><![CDATA[This book was amazing.  Not a real page-turner, but a fascinating look at the brain's ability to rewire itself and grow/change beyond our expectation.<br/><br/>Praise the Lord who made our brains so complex and adept at fulfilling their purpose!<br/><br/>I especially liked the chapters that dealt with autism, and overcoming disabilities.  If you are interested in neuroplasticity, brain maps, or just want some ideas about keeping your brain in shape as you age - you may want to read this book.<br/><br/>(I didn't particularly like the chapter 4 - it dealt with the brain's role in adapting sexual attraction, and got a bit graphic for me.  But that chapter could be skipped over and the message of the book would still be intact.) ]]></body>
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