Editorial Review:
Intelligence. Creativity. Common sense. All of these important skills require memory, and this book demonstrates how memory can be both learned and improved by anyone, no matter how old they are or how “absent-minded” they consider themselves to be. Barry Gordon, a world- renowned expert in memory research, explains the components of what he calls “intelligent memory”—paying attention, storing information, creating connections, and retrieving information—and shows, through examples and exercises, how to use these tools to increase our intelligence. Combining groundbreaking science with practical self-evaluation quizzes and memory-strengthening exercises, Intelligent Memory is a much-needed tool for anyone at any age who wants to be a more intelligent, creative person.
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Wish I had bought this first instead of other memory books 2006-07-23
This makes more sense and is easier to use. The other books have you memorize long lists of items and locations to remember numbers etc. The systems they had you employ were analogous to using 5 batteries to charge 1. Basically, you had to spend a lot of effort to develop systems and then when you wanted to remember something you had to translate it to a system and then use your storage system. I spent a lot of money on that kind of cd grouops and books recommended by others. I wish I had just used this one to begin with.
Systematic method of improving thinking processes 2004-11-10
Having done cognitive psychology at university - I have an appreciation for how well Barry has done in communicating some very complicated processes and made them accessable in a practical applied form.
I think the fact that the book is simple and so well written may make some people think that the content is obvious. I especially enjoyed the chapters on attention, storing more memories, problem solving and creativity.
The ideas of how to experts in a field develop their skill was really helpful.
Thanks Barry, good book!
An inspiration for everyone who has senior moments! 2004-06-12
I am 50-year-old woman with more than my fair share of trying to remember where I put my keys. Reading Dr. Gordon's book made me appreciate that I can use my IQ-type intelligence and 5 decades worth of living and learning to do what my working memory doesn't do so well anymore. The book also showed me how the stupid things I sometimes do are really the result of unconscious memory, self-defeatingly bad thought processes I use over and over again. The book addresses that challenge as well, telling us how to use conscious mental effort to wipe out these memories. Over all, I have been immensely helped by his suggestions about how stop worrying about my "memory for keys" and focus instead on improving my memory for productive thought. And, I thought the anecdotes and exercises were a lot of fun.
A Memory Book for the Intelligent 2003-11-07
Unlinke many memory books that offer simplistic exercises to sharpen rote memory, Intelligent Memory goes to the nub of how the brain uses the information retrieval processes to create thought. I found this book to be a real comfort. As my car keys vanish more frequently and names get harder to fathom, I realize that my ability to see patterns is sharpened. I never before understood how this is a function of memory and how that ability could be enhanced. The puzzles in the book are great fun and used to make deeper points. All in all I found the book to be fascinating as well as a terrific read.
Everything you need to stop forgetting 2003-10-23
If you've ever worried you were losing your memory, or perhaps your mind, this is the book for you. It talks about the kind of memory that's really important, which is not so much where you put your car keys as (for example) what keys are for, and the fact you can use a key to open a box as well as open a door. Some great tests of this kind of memory, which is key to creativity and to effective coping with the real world. A really fine and useful book for everybody.
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