The Executive Brain: Frontal Lobes and the Civilized Mind

I have a child with a brain injury and found that the material contained in this book helpful in understanding her processing difficulties and gave me ideas to put in place to help overcome some of those differences. The book provided me with a better understanding of how certain neuropsychological tests measure what they say they measure. The Executive Brain was so helpful to me that I purchased additional copies and gave... Read Full Review

Rarely is a serious scientific work, like this, which is accessible to lay people, so engaging and personal, while maintaining its scientific rigor. This is work well done. Neurologists might only appreciate the topic of focus, the brain's frontal lobes, but Dr. Goldberg delivers it in an engrossing and engaging manner. There is a wealth of information here for both the lay and serious reader. I recommend this work for its... Read Full Review

Most of us wander through our days without any conscious thought about the very organ that's directing our routine. But anyone who reads Dr. Goldberg's compelling, lively account of the brain's frontal lobes will come away with a newfound appreciation for their own gray matter. As Goldberg tells it, not only do the frontal lobes help us prioritize tasks and give us our awareness of ourselves and others, they also play a crucial... Read Full Review

I found the book to be extremely fascinating and informative. It was well written for a comprehensive understanding of the material. Most interesting was the case studies which brought a sense of reality to the scientific nature. The balance between research and personal experience allows for accessibility to a wide range of readers. It is something I will definitely recommend for others to enjoy.

This book explores not just the frontal lobes but the brain from every angle.....from how we engage in complex mental operations to our social behavior. It's full of the latest discoveries in neuroscience and provides clinical vignettes to illustrate the author's vast experience with patients worldwide. The chapter on Social Maturity, Morality, Law, and the Frontal Lobes is exceptionally well-done and provides a keen insight... Read Full Review