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Where Did I Leave My Glasses?: The What, When, And Why Of Normal Memory Loss
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Nora Ephron meets The Memory Bible in this entertaining, informative and reassuring exploration of normal agerelated memory loss from New York Times bestselling author Martha Weinman Lear.So your memory's not what it used to be? You forget people's names, or what you were just about to say, or why you went into the kitchen. Often you forget where you left your keys (your wallet, your glasses, your list of Things to Do Tomorrow). And you worry. You wonder: Could this mean I am losing it? Join the crowd, friend. there are seventyeight million baby boomers in the country, and memory loss is the number one concern of the boomer generation. The 'Worried Well,' specialists call them. They worry because they do not know that most memory lapses that begin in middle age are universal and normal.Awardwinning journalist Martha Lear, who gave voice to widespread frustration with medical care in her New York Times bestselling memoir Heartsounds, now explores this kind of forgetfulnesswhy it happens, and when, and what can be done about it. She interviews distinguished neuroscientists, psychologists, and evolutionary biologists, as well as friends and strangers about their own memory lapses. Interweaving dramatic new findings from brainscan studies with oftenhilarious anecdotes, Lear covers topics as fresh and provocative as the upside of memory loss, the differences between His and Her memories, why we are actually wired to forget, and what the future holds for memory enhancement (you can't imagine what's in store).You'll learn things you never knew before about why your memory behaves in such maddening ways. You'll find comfort and reassurance. And you'll probably find yourself on every page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Where Did I Leave My Glasses?' A: The book explores normal age-related memory loss, addressing common concerns about forgetfulness that many people experience as they age.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Martha Weinman Lear, a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers will learn about the causes of memory lapses, the normalcy of forgetfulness, and insights from neuroscience and psychology regarding memory behavior.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone experiencing memory issues? A: Yes, the book is designed to provide comfort and reassurance to those worried about memory loss, explaining that many lapses are normal.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Where Did I Leave My Glasses?' A: The book contains 272 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Where Did I Leave My Glasses?' published? A: The book was published on March 25, 2009.
- Q: Does the book include personal anecdotes? A: Yes, it interweaves personal anecdotes with scientific findings to create an engaging narrative on memory.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: Topics include the upside of memory loss, differences in male and female memory, and the future of memory enhancement.
- Q: Is this book based on scientific research? A: Yes, it includes insights from neuroscientists and psychologists, along with findings from brain-scan studies.