The Male Brain

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A highly accessible owner's manual for every man, and a cheat sheet for every woman. From the author of the groundbreaking, international bestseller The Female Brain comes this eagerly awaited follow-up. Did you know that the male brain... is a lean, mean problem-solving machine that uses analytical brain structures, not emotional ones, to find solutions thrives under competition, instinctively plays rough, and is obsessed with rank and hierarchy has an area for sexual pursuit that is 2.5 times larger than that of the female brain, consuming him with sexual fantasies about female body parts As Dr Louann Brizendine's impeccably researched, irresistible guide follows the male brain from infancy to adulthood, it unlocks many secrets and offers fascinating insights into a range of subjects, including emotional intimacy, anger, agression, and winning. It also answers many baffling questions and exposes the often shocking gulf that exists between the sexes.

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Dr Louann Brizendine's lucid, lively, and always fascinating discussion of how the male brain works (and why) has enlightened me in more ways than I can count. * Jane Fonda, actress and writer *
Dr Louann Brizendine brings the latest in state-of-the-art science in helping us to understand the most ancient and primal of male passions and desires ... Highly recommended. * Dr Dean Ornish, author of The Spectrum and Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCLA. *
The book uses the latest research to follow the male brain from infanthood to old age, with fascinating results. * Daily Telegraph *
A fascinating read... you will pick up some valuable tips to help you understand, appreciate and connect with the men in your life. * Helen Fisher, author of Why Him Why Her *

Author Bio

Louann Brizendine, M.D., is founder and Director of the Women's Mood and Hormone Clinic and the Teen Girl Mood and Hormone Clinic. She sits on the boards of many prestigious peer reviewed journals, is the recipient of numerous honours and awards and her book, The Female Brain was an international bestseller.