Book clubs in Chatham

What I particularly enjoy about A Historical Introduction to the Brain and Neuroscience by Mitchell Glickstein is how it combines the historical development of neuroscience with modern research and scientific understanding. Rather than only presenting facts about the brain, the book explains how theories and discoveries evolved over time, making the development of neuroscience feel much more detailed and interconnected. I also like that it balances scientific depth with accessibility, making complex ideas easier to follow while still feeling academically rich.

The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog by Bruce D. Perry is particularly compelling because it combines neuroscience, psychology and real clinical case experiences to explore how childhood trauma affects brain development and behaviour. What makes the book especially powerful is how it explains complex ideas about attachment, stress and trauma in a very human and accessible way through real stories of children and recovery. I also found it interesting how the book connects early experiences with emotional and neurological development, while still emphasising resilience, healing and the importance of supportive relationships.

The Ethics of Ambiguity and the existentialist ideas of Simone de Beauvoir are interesting because they explore freedom, responsibility and what it means to create meaning in an uncertain world. I like how existentialism focuses on human choice, individuality and the tension between personal freedom and social responsibility. Beauvoir’s writing is especially thought-provoking because she connects philosophical ideas to real human experiences, ethics and society rather than treating philosophy as something completely abstract.

I love all of her book but this is my favourite. The way she writes about romance, love,loss and finding yourself. Her descriptions of the beautiful places around the world.

I read this book recently and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since, the whole series in fact. I love the world and the characters and it’s a perfect blend of fantasy and romance for me.

Loved the family sagas