I am forever curious about the human brain and consciousness. One Hand Clapping was a good historical view and in depth look at the human brain and thinking. I enjoyed this read, and it had me pondering many ideas.

Very interesting book embedding science, contemporary knowledge and concepts from Buddhism and philosophy to describe the development of humans and specifically consciousness. Difficult to categorise this book - it even includes doodles from the author. I found it enjoyable, intellectually stimulating and thought provoking. Thank you to the author. Thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.

3.5/5

I am not sure if One Hand Clapping : Unravelling the mystery of the human Mind is an apt title for this book? Given its title and synposis, I was expecting a psychologically themed read. Instead, it was a unique evolutionary tale. Don't get me wrong, I did not dislike it. In fact, it was one of the most remarkable science books I have ever read. More-so, when you consider its scope. Nikolay Kukush did a phenomenonal job of collating what would have been a plethora of information needed to write such a book. Not only that, but the style in which he told the story; which was very well done.

Thank you, Netgalley and Globe Pequot Publishing, for this ARC. Opinions are my own.