How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend
A Neuroscientist's Guide to a Healthier, Happier Life
$40.27
- Hardcover
288 pages
- Release Date
28 August 2025
Summary
THE INSTANT IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER
‘Riveting and enlightening, this book should be handed out to all humans as mandatory reading.’ - Stylist
‘Fun, but still deeply, rigorously researched.’ - Professor Neil Shyminsky
‘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
Your brain is the most remarkable thing in the kno…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241720004 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0241720001 |
| Author: | Dr. Rachel Barr |
| Publisher: | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Imprint: | DK RED |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 28 August 2025 |
| Weight: | 390g |
| Dimensions: | 223mm x 145mm x 27mm |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Riveting and enlightening, this book should be handed out to all humans as mandatory reading. * Stylist *
Whether you’re looking to understand why your brain behaves the way it does or seeking practical strategies to get your mind on your side, this is a must-read. * Jack Lawrence, video creator *
Delightful and poignant. Rachel Barr’s writing is Bill Bryson-esque in both its accessibility and playfulness … but it’s also tender and tinged with the pain of loss … I really enjoyed it * Professor Neil Shyminsky, Professor at Cambrian College and content creator *
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, author of And How Does That Make You Feel? *
A true masterpiece. Rachel Barr has done a phenomenal job breaking down the complexities of the human mind into language that’s easy to understand. * Jeffrey Meltzer, LMHC, licensed therapist and mental health content creator *
About The Author
Dr. 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.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.