Nerve: Adventures in the Science of Fear
Nerve: Adventures in the Science of Fear
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020256
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Nerve: Adventures in the Science of Fear, Eva Holland explores the human experience with fear through personal stories, scientific research, and historical analysis. The book examines how fear influences people's lives and decisions and delves into the psychological and physiological aspects of this complex emotion.
Informative
Challenging
Contemplative
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Eva Holland’s Nerve: Adventures in the Science of Fear offers an engaging blend of personal narrative and scientific exploration. Readers appreciate its insightful examination of fear, though some find the focus on personal anecdotes disproportionate to the scientific content. The book is praised for its accessible prose and relatable introspection but could benefit from a deeper scientific analysis.
Who Should Read Nerve: Adventures in the Science of Fear?
Readers intrigued by psychology and personal exploration, akin to fans of The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, will appreciate Nerve: Adventures in the Science of Fear by Eva Holland. They seek insightful narratives blending science and personal stories to understand human behavior.
1,107 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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256
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2020
Adult
18+ years
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