Have you ever wondered why you have a brain? Let renowned neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett, bestselling author ofHow Emotions Are Made,demystify that big grey blob between your ears . . .

In seven short chapters (plus a brief history of how brains evolved), this slim, entertaining, and accessible book reveals mind-expanding lessons from the front lines of neuroscience research. Youll learn where brains came from, how theyre structured (and why it matters), and how yours works in tandem with other brains to create everything you experience. Along the way, youll also learn to dismiss popular myths such as the idea of a ‘lizard brain’ and the alleged battle between thoughts and emotions, or even between nature and nurture, to determine your behaviour.

Sure to intrigue casual readers and scientific veterans alike,Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brainis full of surprises, humour, and important implications for human nature – a gift of a book about our most complex and crucial organ.