Whispers of the Mind - by Carolyn Larkin Taylor (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Fans of Oliver Sacks and Gabor Maté will be intrigued by this journey into the human brain, full of fascinating stories--both personal and professional--by a neurologist who's dedicated her life to understanding the body's most complex organ.

Do you hear them? The whispers that tell the untold stories of the human mind? In Whispers of the Mind, neurologist Carolyn Larkin Taylor shares stories, both professional and deeply personal, about her journey through the labyrinth of neurology. Composed of essays spanning from medical school to private practice, this memoir reveals Taylor's growth as both a healer and a human being and, through vivid and compassionate storytelling, captures the essence of neurology--a field rarely associated with joy but rich in profound rewards.

Each essay in Whispers of the Mind chronicles true events that highlight the intricate connection between the brain, heart, and soul and illustrate the resilience of the human spirit, lessons learned from patients, and the beauty found in the courage of those facing neurological challenges. In sharing her stories, Taylor invites readers into the mystique of the human brain, providing a heartfelt glimpse into the life of a neurologist dedicated to understanding and healing the most complex organ of all--the mind.

Review Quotes

"Whispers of the Mind is a remarkable memoir--tender, smart, and beautifully written. Seasoned neurologist and author Carolyn Taylor brims with compassion for life's fragility--and for the resilient patients she helped navigate life and death over the course of her career. Vulnerability and candor mark this fascinating collection of memories, and Dr Taylor's intuition and skill as a diagnostician kept me spellbound to the very last page."--Cheryl Grey Bostrom, author of Sugar Birds and Leaning on Air

"Propelled by her immense heart, Dr. Taylor creates vignettes as readable and as accessible as anything author Somerset Maugham wrote but with an added sensitivity towards patients and families that may never have been before seen in literature."--Peter C. Johnson, MD, author of Lark Farm-In Flanders Fields

About the Author

Carolyn Larkin Taylor is a seasoned neurologist who has dedicated over three decades to the practice of medicine. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and Hahnemann Medical College, she completed a neurology residency at the University of Pennsylvania, where she was awarded the Humaneness in Medicine Award and recognized as one of Philadelphia's Top Docs for Women. Her manuscript Through a Mother's Eyes was awarded second place for best unpublished memoir by the Pacific Northwest Writers Association. Dr. Taylor lives in Bellingham, Washington.