- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; 3rd edition (1 Jan 1991)
- ISBN-10: 0525249818
- ISBN-13: 978-0525249818
- Product Dimensions: 50.8 x 50.8 x 50.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,803,778 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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On my last order I purcahed amongst others, 3 books on study techniques. One of them ofcourse being this book, unfourtunaly one can say I read this book first.
The book covered no special direction in studying, college, university, at home, at work ... It was facinating to learn/understand how the mind processes infomation, so you can serve the information to it as the mind prefers it!
The book covered no special direction in studying, college, university, at home, at work ... It was facinating to learn/understand how the mind processes infomation, so you can serve the information to it as the mind prefers it!
the book cover some great aspects:
*How to read activly
*Evaluating WHAT to read
*Creating mind-maps
*Recalling information
*Reading faster
All layed out in a easy to follow pace and intresting. I read the entire book in one evening.
The next day I discovered I didn't need the two other books on study skills... just wasted 20£, thats why it was unfortunate that I read this book first :) Anyway I read the two books (I mean I had bought them) like I learned from Tony Buzan. I finished them both in one evening... And a whole suitcase of confidence, ready to take on far more complicated books. Now I know how and what to read, and remember what i read.
I highly recomend this book to everyone considering learning anything (that should cover most of us).
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book deserves 5 stars hands-down. I have read this book several times since 1985 when it was assigned reading by my professor at USC. I could not believe the transformation in my improved study habit as a direct result of this gem of a book. In short, I went from a C- undergraduate to straight A's in graduate school courses and all courses since then to this day. I work smarter not harder! This book teaches you in plain language how you can too.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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As I wonderered how in the world I was going to make it back in college at 38, Tony Buzan's book "use both sides of your brain" caught my eye. Briefly, I finished two and a half years of Bachelor's work with a 3.9. I immediately continued with a Masters and graduated at 3.8. That is not as great as how I felt about myself. This information actually taught me how it is I learn best, it is a gift. It is written in a way that invites curiosity, simply easy to read. This is the thing to do. I am very happy I dared to try the 'mind maps' poster size! It took lots of courage to let go of old ways but the author seems to know we all have a 'self critic' and wrote directly at mine :). I am grateful for this book, thoroughly!
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Very thorough
This book teaches us how to use a whole-brained approach to learning and In the first chapter is a story of Edward Hughes, a "B and C" student who wanted to go to Cambridge... Read more
Published 6 months ago by L. L Teuling
don't waste your money
Whilst this makes for a moderately interesting read, this book really doesn't change anything about the way you think, even though I have put some of his suggestions into practice. Read more
Published on 2 May 2006 by wellard
Why do so many people praise this book?
I got this book only on the basis that everyone seems to praise it but in reality it doesnt tell you much at all. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2004 by ai_inventor
The best book on learning and studying (by miles)
This is the best, most helpful and most useful book on learning and study skills that I have read. Although the first edition was published in 1974 and received great acclaim, as... Read more
Published on 15 May 2004 by Nicholas Dunn
A must for students!
This is a reaaly great book. Unlike some of the others I've read it's really straight forward and easy to apply and it builds up your confidence too! Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2002 by J. Bramwell
A must read
I love this book - it is written in a straight forward way that grabs the readers attention and doesn't let go. Read more
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