Lucid and rigorous ... Ranganath’s book shines when it’s illuminating how this all works in the brain. His descriptions of complex studies are entertaining and clarifying, and he vividly paints the intellectual history of the science of memory.
A riveting overview of how memory works ... Ranganath has a knack for describing neuroanatomy in accessible terms, and the science consistently surprises.
Anyone expecting a simple how-to guide on improving their memory may be disappointed. The author’s research is undeniably intriguing, but the book will appeal to specialists more than general readers.
