The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine, M.D.

The New York Times Bestseller

‘Sassy, witty, reassuring and great fun.  All women – and the men who love them – should read this book,’ Christiane Northrup, M.D author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause.

‘Finally, a satisfying answer to Freud’s question, “What does a woman want?”  Louan Brizendine has done a great favour for every man who wants to understand the puzzling women in his life.  A breezy and enlightening guide to women – and a must-read for men’ Daniel Goleman, author of Social Intelligence.

“The author’s greatest gift to her readers is the way she takes us through the stages of a woman’s life to show the influence of hormone levels on every decision.  It’s not just a matter of biology but also of how biology affects perception and our ability to function’  Los Angeles Times.

‘Readers will sift through the case studies, rsearch findings and scientific conjecturees gathered in this non-technical book and be intrigues… ‘ Deborah Tannen, Washington Post.

‘This comprehensive new look at the hormonal roller coaster that rules women’s lives down to the cellular level offers a trove of information as well as some stunning insights … Tully accessible, it provides a fascinating look at the life cycle of the female brain…’  Publishers Weekly.

‘Brizendine’s conclusions will seem like common sense to some and nothing short of heresy to others… She not only discusses the biological reasons girls gravitate to dolls instead of trucks but tracks the hormonal imperatives at play when a teenage female becomes obsessed with text messaging and shopping.  She also explains how changing brain chemistry can prompt a post-menopausal woman to forgo marriage counselling and dial up a divorce lawyer instead’  Newsweek.

‘An eye-opening account of the biological foundations of human behaviour.  Destined to become a classic…’  Marilyn Yalom, author of A History of the Wife.

“Brizendine is well qualified to explain how changing hormone levels influence behaviour through adolescence, pregnancy, motherhood and menopause.  here, she writes of her research, shares anecdotes from her clinical practice, and examines the latest scientific studies.’  Library Journal.

‘A timely, insightful, readable and altogether magnificent book.’  Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, author of Mother Nature.

‘Do men and women think alike?  Well, that’s a no-brainer.  Of course not.  Although 99% of our genes are the same, that 1% makes all the difference, as neurologist Louann Brizendine explains in her elegant new book.’  Oprah Magazine.