Cerebral Entanglements

“Cerebral Entanglements sprawls across many different fields that investigate how we (and our busy brains) engage with the world. Readers will find everything from a compassionate exploration of the way children’s brains are altered by trauma and neglect to an insightful look at what brain imaging and neurochemistry research has shown us about how grief, loss and depression can reshape the brain, changing both its physical structure and chemical function.” – New York Times Book Review “Cerebral Entanglements takes you on a captivating odyssey through the neural pathways of human emotion. With eloquence and clarity, Hamilton unravels the intricate web of our brain’s inner workings, revealing how the complex interplay of neurons and synapses shapes our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.” – Andrew Weil, MD, Director of Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona, author of Eight Weeks to Optimal Health and Natural Health, Natural Medicine“In Cerebral Entanglements, Hamilton proves that the human brain is the ultimate frontier of discovery. With the precision of a neuroscientist and the passion of a poet, he guides readers through the latest breakthroughs in brain science, unveiling the neural basis of our most profound human experiences. This book is an intellectual adventure that will leave you in awe of the three-pound universe nestled within your skull.” – ADM (Ret) Richard Carmona, MD,MPH,FACS, 17th Surgeon General of The United States“The recent neuroscientific developments unmasking the workings of the brain and mind are woven together by a master storyteller and brilliant scientist. Dr. Hamilton richly interconnects the overall tapestry of research in a most illuminating fashion. Not to be missed!” – Eben Alexander, MD. Former Harvard Neurosurgeon and author of Proof of Heaven, The Map of Heaven, and Living in a Mindful Universe“Cerebral Entanglements is a series of adventure stories detailing how wisdom is constructed within the architecture of the brain—written by a renowned brain surgeon. Each time you pick up this book, you will have a better sense of where you are coming from.” – Stephen Kiesling, Spirituality & Health editor and Olympic oarsman“Cerebral Entanglements represents a remarkable and fresh contribution to neuroscientific literature for the general reader. It illuminates how our brains shape personal emotions and societal dynamics, answering some of life’s most profound questions. Hamilton’s engaging prose makes complex concepts understandable, earning him a place among the best scientific storytellers.” – Linda Klein, RN, Executive Producer, Grey’s Anatomy and Nip/Tuck

ALLAN J. HAMILTON is the author of The Scalpel and the Soul as well as five other works of non-fiction. He holds four professorships at the University of Arizona including Regents Professor of Surgery. He received the Lars Leksell Award for his discoveries in the field of neurosurgery. He lives in Tuscon, Arizona.