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Molecules of emotion
First published 1997 · 368 pages
A passionate, paradigm-shifting journey into the microscopic architecture of human feeling.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like sitting down with a brilliant, rebellious mentor who is eager to dismantle everything you thought you knew about the divide between mind and body. The pace is steady, carefully walking you through complex neurochemistry while keeping the human element front and center. It is as much a deeply personal memoir of navigating the fiercely competitive, male-dominated world of scientific research as it is a biological text. The mood is both intellectually rigorous and spiritually awe-inspiring, leaving you with a profound sense of wonder at your own internal ecosystem. It will delight holistic thinkers, science enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the literal, physical shape of our emotions, offering an empowering lens on how we heal.
- Mood
- intellectual
- awe-inspiring
- contemplative
- empowering
- Tone
- passionate
- candid
- authoritative
- rebellious
- earnest
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- mind-body connection · women in science · physical nature of feelings · paradigm shifts · holistic healing
- The writing
- Accessible yet scientifically rigorous, blending autobiographical storytelling with detailed biological explanations.
- The arc
- Moves from intense scientific curiosity and institutional frustration to a profound, holistic understanding of human interconnectedness.
- Who it's for
- Readers fascinated by the intersection of biology and psychology, holistic health advocates, and those who love memoirs of trailblazing women in science.
Content notes
- sexism in academia
- institutional politics
About the book
Why do we feel the way we feel? How do our thoughts and emotions affect our health? Are our bodies and minds distinct from each other or do they function together as parts of an interconnected system? In her groundbreaking book Molecules of Emotion, Candace Pert - a neuroscientist whose extraordinary career began with her 1972 discovery of the opiate receptor - provides startling and decisive answers to these and other challenging questions that scientists and philosophers have pondered for centuries.
Description from Open Library.
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