Reading guide
About 7 hours of reading · Who it's for · Why people still read it · If you like it, read next
- Who it's for
- For readers of popular science applied to everyday life who want to understand how to make better decisions and handle their emotions. It mixes neuroscience with personal stories and humour, and has illustrations by Javier Royo.
- Why people still read it
- The Spanish-language press reviewed it with interest: in Babelia, Juan Luis Cebrián described it as a tribute to words, and La Vanguardia highlighted its invitation to manage one's emotions.
If you like it, read next
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- El espejo del cerebroNazareth CastellanosAnother popular science book written in Spanish on how the brain can change throughout life.
- El error de DescartesAntonio DamasioFor going deeper into the role of emotions in decision-making.
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