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Unthinkable: An Extraordinary Journey Through the World's Strangest Brains — Kindle Edition

Extraordinary Journey Through World's Strangest: Unthinkable is Helen Thomson’s account of nine people with unusual brain disorders, using their experiences to explore memory, emotion, perception, navigation and other aspects of the human mind. This Kindle edition is presented as narrative science writing, combining personal stories with neuroscience rather than as a technical reference.

At a glance

Follows nine people with rare brain disorders and unusual experiences.
Uses personal case stories to examine how the brain shapes memory, emotion, perception and everyday abilities.
The listing describes a Kindle edition with Screen Reader support, Enhanced Typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The case-story format gives readers a human perspective on unusual neurological experiences.
Its stated mix of personal stories and neuroscience suits readers who want accessible science writing rather than a textbook-style reference.
The listed Kindle reading features include Screen Reader support and Enhanced Typesetting.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Book details
Title	Unthinkable: An Extraordinary Journey Through the World's Strangest Brains
Publisher	Ecco
Publication date	June 26, 2018
Language	English
Print length	278 pages
ISBN-13	978-0062391186

Kindle edition
File size	3.4 MB
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Customer feedback reports differing opinions about how technical the material is, so readers seeking a detailed academic treatment may want to check the level of explanation against their needs.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in neuroscience, unusual brain disorders and human behavior.
Readers who prefer science writing built around individual stories and case studies.
Kindle readers who may benefit from the listed Screen Reader and Enhanced Typesetting support.

Less suited to

Readers specifically seeking a comprehensive technical or academic neuroscience textbook.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 978 ratings

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4 stars29%29%
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Customer feedback describes the book as engaging and well written, with readers appreciating its blend of personal stories, case studies and neuroscience. That narrative approach fits the listing’s focus on nine unusual brain cases. Feedback also finds the material informative while opinions about its technical depth vary, which matters if you want a rigorous textbook rather than accessible science writing.

Positive themes

Readers describe the writing as engaging and the stories as fascinating.
Feedback appreciates the combination of individual cases and neuroscience.

Mixed feedback

Readers differ in their view of the material’s technical depth.

Frequently asked questions

What is Unthinkable about?

It tells the stories of nine people with unusual brain disorders and uses their experiences to explore how the brain affects abilities such as memory, emotion and perception.

Is this edition listed as a Kindle ebook?

Yes. The supplied product details identify Kindle reading features, including Screen Reader support, Enhanced Typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip.

Is the book aimed at technical readers?

The description emphasizes case narratives and science writing. Customer feedback finds it informative but reports mixed opinions about its technical depth.