Brain That Changes Itself

Brain That Changes Itself: into the abyss Telegraph.co.uk

Can a damaged brain change its own structure and learn to replace lost functions? Conventional neuroscience once said no, but pioneers in the field have achieved miraculous transformations. From his investigation of their work, Norman Doidge tells the story of the perpetually falling woman.

• Extracted from 'The Brain That Changes Itself', by Norman Doidge (Penguin), published on August 12 and available for £9.99 from Telegraph Books (0870-428 4112; books.telegraph.co.uk)