With the lucid verve and solid scientific grounding of an Oliver Sacks or Malcolm Gladwell, Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler guides readers on a fascinating tour of the bedrock of our existence - the way our senses perceive everything and everyone in the world around us. Why does one person see Jesus in a shower curtain, get a 'bad feeling' about someone they've just met, or hear a conversation so differently than the other person? Boxer Wachler describes some of the mysterious medical conditions that cause nonpsychiatric hallucinations and neurological mix-ups, then focuses on how we all receive and interpret the messages of our senses. Practical as well as provocative,Perceptual Intelligence also offer readers ways to improve their PI, 'reality check' their perceptions, and make desired changes in their lives. 'With his new book, Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler expands our view of human perception by showing us that a new science is emerging - one that holistically integrates the many factors that influence our beliefs, and decision making.' - Montel Williams 'Perceptual Intelligence is a uniquely nuanced examination of the power and pitfalls of perception. This book will delight all who seek a greater understanding of how we view the world and the perceptions that influence every aspect of our lives. It would be hard to find a better guide into this fascinating topic than Brian Boxer Wachler. His synthesis of the many factors that shape our perceptions will change the way you think about your own life. I will be one of many healthcare professionals who will immediately recommend this book to colleagues and patients alike.' - Andrew Ordon, MD, 'America's plastic surgeon,' cohost of theThe Doctors, and author ofBetter in 7: The Ultimate 7 Day Guide to a Brand New You 'My esteemed colleague Brian Boxer Wachler is expanding our view of human perception. Combining a surgeon's precision with the power and fluency of a gifted writer, Dr. Boxer Wachler challenges us to consider the space between what we understand intellectually and what we feel experientially, the later of which remains resistant to any deep scientific analysis, yet factors greatly in our experience of the world.' - Khawar Siddique, MD, MBA, award-winning, board-certified neurosurgeon Brian Boxer Wachler, MD , is medical director of his Boxer Wachler Vision Institute in Beverly Hills, a staff physician at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, and a leading clinical FDA investigator. He lives in Beverly Hills, CA. |