How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain, Lisa Feldman Barrett, Ph.D.

Preeminent psychologist Lisa Barrett introduces groundbreaking ideas in her book, fundamentally challenging how we think about emotions. Her work has the potential to revolutionize not just psychology but also health care, the legal system, and our overall understanding of the human mind. The Wall Street Journal describes it as “Fascinating... A thought-provoking journey into emotion science,” while Scientific American praises it for its fresh ideas and bold, clear presentation.

Daniel Gilbert, the best-selling author of 'Stumbling on Happiness', hails it as “A brilliant and original book on the science of emotion, by the deepest thinker about this topic since Darwin.” Barrett's research is leading a revolution in the science of emotion, comparable to the discovery of relativity in physics and natural selection in biology.

Contrary to long-standing beliefs that emotions are automatic, universal, and hardwired in distinct brain regions, Barrett's research reveals that emotions are constructed through a complex interplay of brain, body, and culture. Her book, 'How Emotions Are Made', is a lucid report from the forefront of emotion science. It unveils the significant real-world impact of these findings, extending to diverse fields like neuroscience, medicine, law, and national security. This book lays bare the immense implications of what can be considered our latest and most intimate scientific revolution.