Nerve - A Personal Journey Through the Science of Fear

Zusatztext NATIONAL BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED for the 2021 BC and Yukon Book Prizes' Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize One of: CBC ’ s “20 moving Canadian memoirs to read right now” CBC’s “best Canadian nonfiction of 2020” TIME Magazine's “ Must-Read ” books of 2020 Praise for Nerve : “Eva Holland put herself on the line to probe what makes us cower, and the result is this brave and emboldening book. Weaving memoir with science research and reportage, Nerve exposes fear for what it really is: a flush of chemicals, an evolutionary instinct, a mirror to the self—sometimes a liability, but often a guide.” —Kate Harris, author of Lands of Lost Borders “ Nerve is a white-knuckle journey into extreme states of terror and grief, but it does more than merely evoke those feelings. It also illuminates them. It’s a gift for all of us who are fated to live with fear and sorrow—that is, for human beings.” —Brian Phillips, author of the bestselling Impossible Owls “I really enjoyed Nerve— it has a good balance of personal story and actual science. And I appreciated the clarity with which Holland describes her experiences. Nerve gave me a lot to think about.” —Alex Honnold, professional rock climber, author of Alone on the Wall , and star of Free Solo  “An intimate and wide-ranging look at fears and how we overcome them.” — The New York Times “The publication of Nerve could be one of the most germane and significant books to help people navigate through our current dark and unfamiliar emotional and physical territory. With acuity of purpose, author Holland demonstrates to her audience that armed with a baseline of knowledge, fear is an emotion that can be experienced, examined, and conquered, thereby strengthening the human psyche and its ability to deal with future catastrophes.” — New York Journal of Books “Holland’s narration is friendly and easygoing, and she is wryly self-observant . . . laugh-out-loud moments. . . . What really makes the book is Holland’s cinematic scene setting. Her ability to vividly recall details illuminates every scrape with death, heart-wrenching episode of fear-induced panic, and instance of Holland avoiding danger by trusting her gut. The result makes for an enjoyable read. When, at the end of her journey, she finds herself able to zip line over large, deep gorges and drive in the winter without feeling like her chest is about to explode, we can’t help but cheer.” — Quill and Quire “A harmonious blend of memoir and science reporting . . . [Holland] makes her story both specific and universal.” — Kirkus Reviews “[In Nerve ,] Holland’s engaging, accessible writing brings the science to life, and her sure-footedness when writing about her inner life propels the narrative. She’s a likable protagonist, easy to root for as she tries to make sense of her various fears. . .” —People Magazine “A moving, groundbreaking look at how we can live in a world filled with dangers, both real and perceived, by one of the most talented writers working today.” —Frank Bures, author of The Geography of Madness .    “Holland presents us with a raw, intimate account of her deepest terrors, then invites us along as she fights to overcome them, embarking on a globe-trotting journey of self-discovery and scientific exploration. This book about fear is scarily good and profoundly brave.” —Luke Dittrich, author of Patient HM “An enlightening intellectual road trip across the vast and seldom-explored science of fear. On this journey, Holland is an ideal companion—war...

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Eva Holland
• Editore: Penguin Canada
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 30.04.2020
• EAN: 9780735237339
• ISBN: 978-0-7352-3733-9
• Pagine: 288
• Dimensioni: 161 mm x 236 mm x 27 mm
• Categoria: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Psicologia > Psicologia teorica