’In this enthralling tour of human memory, Charles Fernyhough – himself a hybrid of science and poetry – reveals the mysterious forces behind these stories that shape our lives.’ --- Jonah Lehrer, author of Imagine: How Creativity Works
‘A beautifully written, absorbing read - a fascinating journey through the latest science of memory’ ---- Elizabeth Loftus, Distinguished Professor, University of California, Irvine
’Both playful and profound, a wonderfully memorable read.” --- Douwe Draaisma, author of Why Life Speeds Up As You Get Older
‘Fernyhough weaves literature and science to expose our rich, beautiful relationship with our past and future selves.’ --- Dr. David Eagleman, Neuroscientist and author of Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain