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	Not What I Was Expecting  Jun 8, 2010
I was confused when reading this book. I thought Anatomy of the Soul was going to use science to explain the soul. This was not the case. Supposedly, by reading this book you will learn of surprising connections between neuroscience and spiritual practices that can transform your life and relationships. In short, it's a book on how to better your relationships with some Scripture thrown in. The chapters deal with understanding what it means to be known by God instead of only knowing God, loving the Lord with all our minds and what that means, and many others. This book was not for me. After the first chapter, I was not engaged at all. By chapter two, I didn't want to learn about the connection promoted by Dr Thompson. This is too bad, because I was excited when I saw the title and cover of this book. This book was provided for review by Tyndale Publishing.
	Science meets religion, but they're not totally comfy together  Jun 8, 2010
I received a copy of Anatomy of the Soul from Tyndale's Blog Network. I thought the description of the book sounded intriguing, despite the fact that the blurb read a little too much like one from a self-help book, for my taste:"Do you want to improve your relationships..." and so on. Well, the book was intriguing...most of the time. But there was one big problem with the book that I kept noticing, again and again: although the author's science is mostly excellent, and his theology is pretty decent, the two didn't seem to coexist comfortably in the same book. Oh, I have no doubt that Thompson is equally comfortable writing about both aspects of human life. But I always felt a certain ungainly "grinding of the gears," whenever he would shift from the science into the theology. I would be happily reading about the prefrontal cortex, and firing synapses, and all of a sudden, Dr. Thompson would begin to talk about Biblical patriarchs or the fruit of the Spirit, and it felt like I had begun reading a different book. I recall one paragraph where one of these sudden changes took place (I marked it, because it was especially jarring): on p. 67, he has just made the statement that "neurons that fire together wire together." Well and good! But he then writes: "Keep this in mind as we consider how changing our memories can rewire our futures--essentially, this is what Scripture points to when it speaks of 'the renewing of your mind' (Romans 12:2)." Huh? The point is, I had no trouble at all accepting most of the scientific points he made. (Although I will admit a certain natural distrust of psychiatry, and therefore was a bit uncomfortable with his enthusiasm for psychotherapy and certain medications.) I also had little difficulty with most of his theological positions: some of them showed great insight, I thought. However, I did not feel that the science led naturally to the theology. The relationships between the two disciplines often felt rather forced, from my point of view. I do think the book is worth reading, and some people may embrace the ideas found within with enthusiasm. I, on the other hand, would tend to proceed with more caution. Thompson would likely be the first to admit that he is not an absolute authority on the subjects explored in his book: he says as much in his Epilogue. So, read this book, but read it with care.
	Anatomy of the Soul--A Compelling Read!  Jun 5, 2010
Anatomy of the Soul, by Curt Thompson, MD, gives readers a compelling look at the connection between the structures of our brains and our relationships--with each other and with God. Thompson provides readers with an interesting scriptural and scientific perspective based upon his role as a practicing psychiatrist and his faith as a Christian. In the book, Thompson explains the structure of our brains and how that structure impacts our relationships and our faith in God. Though the book is scientific, it is written in an engaging style that seeks to educate readers in a compassionate way. The book moves from a look at how our brains impact our own views of life, to how it impacts our relationships, to how it impacts our faith, and, finally, to how we can use this information in our professions. Each chapter builds upon the information in previous chapters, making the book easier to comprehend than one might think. In addition, Thompson frequently incorporates stories to illustrate his points, which both creates a connection to readers and helps us relate the science to our own life circumstances. Explaining how our culture tends to value right-brained, logical thinking over emotion, Thompson exposes the flaws in this viewpoint and illustrates how not paying attention to our emotions can cause ruptures in our relationships with others and with God. Using Scripture and case studies, Thompson shows how paying attention to our emotions and really seeking to know and be known by others can open up doors of communication and drastically change our lives. His research and experience can have a life-changing impact on all readers, but, as a parent, I found his book particularly convicting, as he frequently references the impact our own stories and understanding of the world can impact our children. This is a book you will want to read more than once. It will make you think, stimulate conversations, and, hopefully, help you to repair relationships and move into a deeper understanding of the life God intends for you to lead.
	Wasn't as interesting or compelling as I thought it was going to be.  Jun 4, 2010
I took psychology class in college a long time ago but I still struggled with the good doctors "layman's" terms. I understand the concept of what he was trying to say but I found the first half of the book to be very repetitive and drawn out. It was painfully slow to read because I was having a hard time staying interested. While weaving in and out with attachment issue studies, how to `rewire' your brain to adjust or renew to `heal' these neuro routes that have been paved, and briefly tying in the Christian aspect of it I was able to gain some speed reading the case or people studies...Those were interesting. Parts of this book were very enlightening but there was a lot to wade through. I also feel that some of the scripture were taken out of context and some of the theology used was not correct, or faulty. My suggestion is to thumb to the back and read the Epilogue first...after that you will probably know if this is a book you will enjoy. Personally I don't recommend reading it unless neuroscience is a high interest to you. (This book was provided for review by Tyndale House Publishers.)
	Connect with Transforming Power  May 31, 2010
Anatomy of the Soul by Curt Thompson M.D. wasn't what I expected. I thought the book was going to be dry scientific data made mildly interesting through case studies. I thought it would be packed with information for scientists and pre-med students but not laymen. But the book is concise and easy to understand even though the soul and how it work not so easily summarized and worthy of the attention. Thompson states: "No matter how fixed your thinking or behavior is, research tells us that you can make a significant change in the way you remember your past... even though you cannot change the events of your story, you can change the way you experience your story." He begins by asking, "How well am I paying attention, to what I am paying attention to?" Because the brain is seemingly much more plastic than originally thought, we can form new brain connections. As Thompson explains the basics of brain function, regarding their affect behavioral change, in terms accessible to non-medical students, he presents seven key points: Being known, Attention, Memory and Emotion, Attachment, An integrated mind, Sin and Redemption and Community and how these are affected by events in our lives. He expounds on each of the points showing how each successive step is necessary the one before. He underlines it with Biblical passages and repeats himself to a small degree. Through a few well-chosen cases, Thompson shows how most were able to change their outlooks on life through Intentional Change. He mentions keeping the brain active through regular intervals aerobic activity, focused attention exercises and novel learning experiences. Thompson maintains that each of our brains constantly affects the brains of those we are around, and that a person paying attention to God can literally create a new mind within. I found this arresting book surprising and well expressed.The book would be of interest to anyone who enjoys reading about the way the mind works, how memories affect our daily lives and those who want to heal traumas from the past. I found the book deeply insightful with exercises that are easy to grasp and a section that lists chapter by chapter questions for reflection. Anatomy of the Soul is worthy of not only a first read, but also a second. I feel certain that the re-read will be as rich and insightful as the first. I recommend this book to anyone who is tired of spinning their tires and wondering why they have had difficulty making changes that last or that lead to a healthier happier life. Tyndale House Publishers has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my written review.

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