This is Your Brain on Joy

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I have been a fan of Dr. Daniel Amen for a while now. I really enjoy his research on SPECT scans and the study of the brain. He is a pioneer in this field and I have greatly benefited from his books.

So, when saw that he recommend dr. Earl Henslin's book "This is Your Brain on Joy" I couldn't wait to get it. I was very glad I read the book. The following is the description of the book:

A break-through guide to help people experience lasting joy by restoring brain health.

What does the latest research in brain science and brain imaging say about our ability (or inability) to experience joy and happiness? Is our lack of joy a sin problem or a brain problem? In this life-altering book, Dr. Earl Henslin reveals that to enjoy our lives to the fullest, to become more loving, more Christ-like, we need to become more capable of healing and nourishing our brains. Many problems, long thought of as spiritual in nature--anger, depression, mood swings, anxiety, addictions--are often the result of a sick brain that cannot comprehend a good and loving God. This Is Your Brain on Joy shares exciting new findings in neuroscience that are spiritually sound, showing us how to care for our brains so we not only more effectively use them to glorify God but also experience His love.

• Identifies and gives advice on controlling the 5 mood centers of the brain
• Reveals the apostle Paul's real secret of Joy
• Offers a practical list of "joy boosters"
• Features easy to understand knowledge about brain function
• Contains numerous pictures of actual brain scans
  

This book does all the above and more. It really does a good job of showing the need for joy in our spiritual life. I high recommend this book!