46 pages • 1 hour read
Jill Bolte TaylorMy Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2006A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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What were Taylor’s life priorities before her stroke, and what does this tell us about her as a person and professional?
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How does Taylor’s description of “pre-stroke Jill” contrast with her personality and approach to life after her stroke? Explain with references to the text.
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Taylor gives the reader a detailed explanation of how the left and right hemisphere function. What role do these parts of our brain play in our lives, and why does Taylor advocate for balanced-brain thinking?
