The Male Brain
The Male Brain finally overturns the stereotypes. Impeccably researched and at the cutting edge of scientific knowledge, this is a book that every man, and especially every woman bedeviled by a man, will need to own.
Dr. Louann Brizendine turns her attention to the male brain, showing how, through every phase of life, the “male reality” is fundamentally different from the female one.
“Dr. Louann Brizendine brings the latest in state-of-the-art science in helping us to understand the most ancient and primal of male passions and desires ― and vive la différence! Highly recommended.”
— Dean Ornish
Exploring the latest breakthroughs in male psychology and neurology with her trademark accessibility and candor, she reveals that the male brain:
Is a lean, mean, problem-solving machine. Faced with a personal problem, a man will use his analytical brain structures, not his emotional ones, to find a solution.
Thrives under competition, instinctively plays rough and is obsessed with rank and hierarchy.
Has an area for sexual pursuit that is 2.5 times larger than the female brain, consuming him with sexual fantasies about female body parts.
Experiences such a massive increase in testosterone at puberty that he perceive others' faces to be more aggressive.
What People Are Saying
“With her frank talk about sex, delivered unblinkingly and with a smile, coupled with her encyclopedic exposition on the brain, from its medial preoptic area to the temporal parietal unction, Brizendine comes across as part modern-day Dr. Ruth, part nerdy scientist.”
— The San Francisco Chronicle
“In this utterly fascinating follow-up to her bestselling, The Female Brain, Harvard neuropsychiatrist Brizendine leads readers through the lifespan of a man's brain, using lively prose and personable anecdotes to turn complex scientific re-search into a highly accessible romp.”
— Publishers Weekly
“Dr. Brizendine has marshaled a host of impressive data and insights and presented them in an elegant and entertaining way to clearly illustrate men's reality ― as infants, boys, teens, lovers, husbands, fathers, and workers. It's a deep dive into the worlds of men, as well as a fascinating read. And along the way, you will pick up some valuable tips to help you understand, appreciate, and connect with the men in your life.”