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The Memory Book: The Classic Guide to Improving Your Memory at Work, at School, and at Play | Mass Market Paperback

by Harry Lorayne (Author), Jerry Lucas (Author)

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$6.99

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Mass Market Paperback

Publisher:

Ballantine Books

Page Count:

224 Pages

Publication Date:

August 01, 2000

Sales Rank:

3,944rd

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ISBN13: 9780345337580
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS

Product Description
Unleash the hidden power of your mind through Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas's simple, fail-safe memory system, and you can become more effective, more imaginative, and more powerful, at work, at school, in sports and play. Discover how easy it is to: file phone numbers, data, figures, and appointments right in your head; learn foreign words and phrases with ease; read with speed--and greater understanding; shine in the classroom--and shorten study hours; dominate social situations, and more.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 100 reviews)

Good Overall by Justin (NY)

4 Stars
November 14, 2009
Dry. Definitely NOT a page turner. I mean it is a self help kind of book so I guess thats to be expected. The techniques can be useful. Actually they can be extremely powerful. Yet, no quick fix here, they are tough to learn and very tough to enact. You can find a few gems along the way however, that you may use in spite of the entirety of the techniques. Meaning, for example, step 2 of 5 on its own may be cool to use everyday, without the practice needed, to master the whole technique. Overall, Im happy with the purchase. I bought it to help me study for med classes. Unfortunately, I haven't had any eureka moments with the book, just feel like one more thing I have to practice and study. If I ever get around to mastering the book I could see it being invaluable. Right now though, its still post-it notes and flashcards for me.

Good stuff! by Radek (USMC)

4 Stars
October 20, 2009
After reading a few of the horrible reviews for this book...I had to read it. It is amazing how personally offended the reviewers were/are that this book even exists. I don't understand their level of pure hatred/malice at this book. After reading this book, I now have one technique that fits a wide variety of circumstances. It is a single tool that can be used in a wide variety of situations. Even better, it works with the everyday. The main premise, like most memory books, is to force the reader to be aware in the moment of what they are reading. It goes on to explain that the reader can trust their mind to make the corrections. The author does not pretend to have a degree. In fact, he mentions several times that he does not. Mr. Lorayne avoids discussing the actual workings of the brain. He avoids theories about how we think. He stays away from evolution of the brain. Basically, anything you would find in college about the anatomy or theory of the brain or memory is NOT in this book. I found the technique to be very useful and accurate. There are plenty of applications from ranging from the serious to the more playful. However, it is always practical and easy. The most difficult part is coming up with some of the words needed for the sounds.

Helps; buy it before you get in two school! by Rick (New Haven, CT USA)

4 Stars
October 19, 2009
You will need time to practice the skills, so make sure you buy this book before you get in to school. It helps, is not a miracle book, but it helps!

The very best book for any student of anything... by Mr. J. D'arcy (Ireland)

5 Stars
September 29, 2009
I used this book 33 years ago when I did my (Irish) school Leaving Certificate exams and I got very high marks. Recently, I needed to get to grips with some very difficult information for an exam in Facilities Management, and using the systems in this book, I aced my mid term exams scoring 93% ...top of the class of 18 others. I am the oldest. So I guess you CAN teach an old dog new tricks, certainly these systems work, and anyone studying for exams should not go without this book. Any subject, and topic anywhere. This is the book.

Awesome memory book. Would be GREAT to start young children on! by M. Hammers

5 Stars
September 22, 2009
At the age of 45 I bought this book. As an exercise, I made myself memorize (using their techniques, of course!) the 50 states in alphabetic order. Then I went back and memorized each capital, state motto and the order they became a state. I really wish this had been around when I was a kid and had a sponge for a brain. This would have been an invaluable tool during school. I'm convinced I would have made straight A's effortlessly, and would have gone on to much more college than just a Bachelor's degree. DO GET THIS FOR YOUR YOUNG CHILDREN! It might just be one of the best things you ever do for them!

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