Bringing together influential writers such as A. S. Byatt with leading scientists including Steven Rose, this engaging collection of essay s explores the topic of memory in a uniquely interdisciplinary way. Generously illustrated and accessibly written for the general reader, with cutting edge insights from areas as diverse as psychoanalysis, creative writing, neuroscience, social history and medicine. The collection transcends the conventional boundaries between the humanities and the sciences to offer intriguing perspectives.