"Phyllis Books, her heart on fire with her gifts and knowledge as a healer, has stepped forth with this amazing book demonstrating with care and wisdom her gift for these difficult times and conditions." —Jean Houston, PhD, world-renowned philosopher, futurist, and author Your brain is a masterpiece in progress—a “genius in hiding,” ready to shine. While the world may be in crisis, systems may be breaking down, fear may be palpable . . . Your brain is still your territory. Still under your control. And right now, you may not be accessing even a fraction of the treasures it holds for you. When your brain functions beautifully, it creates a life of clarity in confusion. Connection in isolation. Courage in fear. Purpose in uncertainty. The capacity to contribute meaningfully regardless of external circumstances. In Beautiful Brain Beautiful Life, Dr. Phyllis Books provides a map and a toolkit for thriving in a rapidly changing world. She merges cutting-edge neuroscience with decades of compassionate clinical work to reveal your brain’s natural ability to heal, adapt, and shine. Rewire old neural patterns for focus and calm - Restore balance between your survival, emotional, and thinking brains - Transform stress into fuel for creativity and purpose - Unlock the hidden brilliance that's been inside you all along - Build a brain ready for your best future Your beautiful brain is your most powerful ally. Open the treasure chest. Your new life is waiting for you. This book is the door. Endorsements for Beautiful Brain Beautiful Life When a healer follows the natural order of the body and looks at the deepest levels of development, only then may true restoration take place. In Beautiful Brain Beautiful Life, Dr. Books invites us into her world and unearths for us the possibility that we have the power to improve our brains and our lives. It is a brave stance to "take the power to the people" Dr. Books is providing a solution to many of the modern problems we are facing. I, for one, am glad she is till contributing and making a difference. -Fred Pescatore, MD, MPH, Author of The Hampton Diet and other books Dr. Books is the ultimate role model on how to overcome adversity and absolutely thrive in the modern world. Her years of experience shine through as she describes how each of us is capable of so much more. She leads us through the science and the levels of the brain to show how, why and where changes can take place, regardless of our age or circumstances. She deserves some of angel-cheerleader award! Her enthusiasm is contagious and gives hope to a world that desperately needs solutions. -Joyce Beck, ACSW, LMSW-ACP, and Co-founder of the Crossings. "Precious materials inside. Handle with care." Should be on the cover of Dr. Books' new book, Beautiful Brain Beautiful Life. As professional colleagues, I've been impressed with her dedication to improving the lives of children and families for thirty years. She continues to research and teach us how much change is possible; and then, patiently but relentlessly encourages us to take action. Listen to her and do what she says. -Hyla Cass, M.D., Speaker and author of Supplement Your Prescription and 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health As professional colleagues for forty plus years, I continue to be amazed at her thought process and how she continues to synthesize data and then finds more and more applications. She is thorough, insightful and compassionate. Beautiful Brain Beautiful Life is evidence of her amazing, creative and practical work as a caregiver and a teacher. Cutting edge, expect this book to be a major resource for professionals and others in the years to come. -Dan Pryor. Ed.D., The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business What a gift this book is. As a future social worker now doing my internship, I'm used to reading lots of heavy medical books. Beautiful Brain Beautiful Life is a breath of fresh air. Her explanations of the brain are very thorough, but so easy to understand. Instead of overwhelming us, she invites us to play and explore the brain itself. The book is so empowering and helps you not only understand but believe how much change is possible. She also creates a context to understand what's going on in the world today and why this understanding is so important. It should be required reading for everyone with a brain. -Barbara Guysenir, M.S.W. intern As a professional counselor, I found Beautiful Brain Beautiful Life energizing and inspiring. I can apply much of what she wrote to so many of my clients. What a wealth of information she has shared with us. Her "tough love" section was so motivational and so do-able. I'm remembering so much of what I read in this book, and I don't do that with most books. This book itself sparkles like a diamond! -Merrily Jones, M.S., L.P. C. Dr. Phyllis Books is a pioneering clinician and the founder of Books Neural Therapy(R), a multi-level brain-body methodology developed ov