Moonwalking with Einstein
The Art and Science of Remembering Everything
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Narrated by:
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Mike Chamberlain
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By:
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Joshua Foer
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The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything, Joshua Foer's part-memoir, part-guide on mastering your memory. Read by Mike Chamberlain. On average, people squander forty days annually trying to remember things they’ve forgotten. Joshua Foer used to be one of those people. But after a year of training, he found himself in the finals of the U.S. Memory Championship. He also discovered a truth we too often forget: In every way, we are the sum of our memories. In Moonwalking with Einstein Foer draws on cutting-edge research, the cultural history of memory and the techniques of 'mental atheletes' to transform our understanding of human remembering. He learns the ancient methods used by Cicero and Medieval scholars.
He meets amnesiacs, neuroscientists and savants - including a man who claims to have memorized more than nine thousand books. In doing so, he reveals the hidden impact of memory on our lives, and shows how we can all dramatically improve our memories. At a time when electronic devices have all but rendered our individual memories obsolete, Foer's book is a quest to resurrect the gift we all possess, but that too often slips our minds.
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- john miller
- 15-04-13
Seriously memorable!
A journalist covers a memory contest and decides to go in for one himself, getting hooked, in the process on the art and science of memory-training. A fascinating book which explores the subject of memory and memory training from its early history. The most exciting thing is that it demystifies feats of memory and makes you realise that, with a little effort and perseverance, you could manage to remember massively more than you do at the moment!
Mike Chamberlains reading contributes a faint hint of Woody Allen about the whole thing, particularly when it comes to the tradition of memory experts in resorting to bawdy humour to get things to stick in their minds.
A highly diverging and entertaining – as well as instructive book!
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- ET
- 06-12-20
Balanced
A well balanced story, interweaving knowledge and critique. In short, the positive message is that most people with deliberate practice can become good at memorising anything. It comes down to if you want to.
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- Trevor Quinn-Thomas
- 22-07-22
Very interesting and helpful.
This book has inspired me to start doing something positive about my memory and I have been working on the development of the tecniques to improve things.
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- SeaEagle1453
- 02-06-14
An interesting view into memory
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, I enjoyed it greatly. It is an interesting take on memory from the point of view of the non- specialist. It provides a view of the subject and the community of specialist competitors
Who was your favorite character and why?
It is pretty much autobiographical so that Josh is the main vehicle for the narrative.
Have you listened to any of Mike Chamberlain’s other performances? How does this one compare?
No but I think he does an excellent job on this book.
Any additional comments?
This is not an instruction book on how to develop your memory but an insight into the subject written in a clear way by a journalist who explores the path of memory enhancement from the inside.
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- DCox
- 23-12-12
Memory and life
Brilliantly told, engaging, and how to be grand master of your life. I was not only thrilled to find out about the approach but sat and listened and listened until the story was done. Better yet, I will use the techniques discussed.
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- Emma
- 08-10-15
Fascinating but slightly long
I like this audiobook, and it picks up in the last two chapters but before that I spent two-three hours listening and heavily consider to quit. It got to the point of too much of the same for me. What holds this book together is the personal love of geekiness that shines through and the humour and warmth by which people (including himself) are portrayed. The section mid-end that I didn't like was lower on this I think and then the text was not informative enough to be captivating.
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- Claude Faucher
- 05-07-20
Nice Story and explains key aspects of memory!
This is a interesting books, and explains the importance of memory and the weird and wonderful world of mental athletes!
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- Wicked Wolfie
- 28-01-16
Not quite what I was expecting
Would you listen to Moonwalking with Einstein again? Why?
probably not
Any additional comments?
I was expecting a guide on memory techniques but this is more of one man's story of learning the techniques himself.
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- Lushpro
- 06-06-17
History of Memory
Where does Moonwalking with Einstein rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This was an OK read but not the greatest story. If you have read The Game by Neil Strauss then this will be a little disappointing.
What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
Not very surprising - form a story perspective but good from a what the reader can take away from the book message.
What does Mike Chamberlain bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
easy to understand in 2x speed
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
no. Its 7+ hours???
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- Zdenek
- 20-07-15
Quite interesting story - based on real facts
If you could sum up Moonwalking with Einstein in three words, what would they be?
Get to know few tips and tricks
What was one of the most memorable moments of Moonwalking with Einstein?
The Russian guys way of remembering stuff.
Which character – as performed by Mike Chamberlain – was your favourite?
Him self
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Well, I don't think I have any part like that :)
Any additional comments?
If you are looking for TIPS & TRICKS how to do what author did ... you will be better of to look directly for techniques on internet.
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