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Unlock your brain’s potential, understand yourself, and find lasting peace.

How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend

A Neuroscientist's Guide to a Healthier, Happier Life

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  • Paperback

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    14 July 2026

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Summary

Your brain is the most remarkable thing in the known universe.

‘Fun, but still deeply, rigorously researched.’ - Professor Neil Shyminsky

‘A true masterpiece. Rachel Barr has done a phenomenal job breaking down the complexities of the human mind.’ - Jeffrey Meltzer, LMHC

‘Insightful and relatable psychoeducation that demystifies the brain … it’s a resource I’ll proudly keep on my shelf as a therapist.’ - Joshua Fletcher, anxiety therapist

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Book Details

ISBN-13:9798217139569
Author:Rachel Barr
Publisher:Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Imprint:DK RED
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:14 July 2026
Weight:254g
Dimensions:23mm x 130mm x 197mm
A-Format
How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend by Rachel Barr - ISBN: 9798217139569
130 × 197 mm
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A4
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About The Author

Rachel Barr

Rachel Barr holds a master’s degree in molecular neuroscience and wrote How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend while completing her PhD in the electrophysiology of memory and sleep.

Beyond the lab, her videos as ‘Rachel the Neuroscientist’ demystify the fundamental principles of brain science, empowering her million-plus followers to make informed decisions about their mental health.

Born and raised in Fife, she studied in Bristol and is now based in Quebec, where she shares her home — and keyboard — with Gnocchi the cat.

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