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Eight-times World Memory Champion O'Brien claims there is nothing to fear about exams other than fear itself. You don't need to be an Einstein to get through maths, or a literary genius to sail through English Lit. Even the least intellectual among us has the capacity to chalk up A grades all the way, he says - and points to himself as an example of an Everyman who achieved extraordinary things. If it all sounds too simple and good to be true, then possibly it is. The book promises 'easy-to-grasp techniques' and 'invaluable tricks', but the formulae do not come without effort. Indeed, for much of the time the methods sound like hard work. In the first part of his book O'Brien introduces the skills needed for speed reading, mind-mapping and memory-sharpening. The second part gets down to the nitty-gritty of practical experience, putting those skills into operation. None of them come without endeavour - they require a great deal of determination and practice. As O'Brien points out from the start, you must have the desire to achieve as well as the technique. As a teacher he ranks among the best, coming across as a friend and mentor as well as guide. He explains his memory methods in easy language and with a progression of exercises while taking care to nurture the confidence of his pupils. Follow his line to the letter and you really could go places. But be warned - a simple browse through the book will not on its own work miracles. However, for those with the determination to master O'Brien's methods, there truly does seem to be an enormous amount to gain. (Kirkus UK)
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Dominic O'Brien, eight-times World Memory Champion, outlines in simple language the steps you can take to increase your memory power and pass your exams with flying colours. Whether you are at school studying a foreign language or at university revising for an examination toward a degree, "How to Pass Exams" will show you the easy way to accelerated learning and help you achieve top grades in any subject. In this practical and accessible guide, Dominic O'Brien shares with you the secret of his amazing talents and offers you the key to success in your studies.
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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful
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I have recently taken an interest in memory and how to use it effectively and this is a very good little book indeed. The trouble with the average memory is that it is not organised e.g. a question comes up in an exam which you know the answer but you cannot remember it, why? Because you do not know where to find it. Simple as that! This book teaches you to mentally file all your revision notes so that you can instantly recall the data at a later date. The book covers everything you need to know including numbers. O'Brian teaches his own version of 'pegging' information only he uses people to represent information which works exceptionally well. He states in his book that many people can recall exactly everything they have done today; what they have had for lunch how long they were waiting at the bus stop etc. So if this can be recalled with ease why cant facts and figures? Simple, because you haven't actually been there. O'Brian teaches you to remember information as if you were on a journey that way you trick your mind to believe you have been there. Sounds strange I know but this stuff realy works! I would recommend this book to anybody even if you are not taking exams, for just under a fiver you can't go wrong. My memory has certainly improved! Anything I file into it stays there!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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I used to have a copy of this book and having found out about Amazon, I will get another copy. The reason is it quite simply has the fastest methods for learning memorisation techniques of difficult to organise information. Also, It is written in a Style that is pleasing to the eye, without jargon and get's right to the point.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I am rubbish at exams (I'm 33 so I've sat a few in my lifetime!!) but this booked helped me pass some recent exams that I'd previously failed. I used the tips/tricks and it worked.
Someone feeling cynical will tell me it was just I was more confident the second time round. I disagree; I revised in a different way all because of this book. I've used it since in other areas - such as remembering pupil's names at work etc.
Other books may well have the information I need but I felt this style of writing was good and I have improved my speed reading from this book and this book alone!
Very easy to understand, very easy to use. This book will never leave my bookshelf!
Someone feeling cynical will tell me it was just I was more confident the second time round. I disagree; I revised in a different way all because of this book. I've used it since in other areas - such as remembering pupil's names at work etc.
Other books may well have the information I need but I felt this style of writing was good and I have improved my speed reading from this book and this book alone!
Very easy to understand, very easy to use. This book will never leave my bookshelf!
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I love how the colour of the book is pink as i like pink.
The book itself is very useful in understanding what I didn't know you could do to store information in your... Read more
The book itself is very useful in understanding what I didn't know you could do to store information in your... Read more
Published 1 month ago by maleeha
Trying to remember the basics
The book certainly seems to talk a lot of sense. I suffer with Asperger's this means that I can remember selectively quite well but any subject matter that does not naturally... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Simon Faure
Astounding!
This book is so much more than just a revision guide. The author takes you on a magnificent journey, teaching you brilliant facts from all his great knowledge. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Nikian
Useful part of winning strategy
Memory techniques like these are great when it comes to exams. Remembering lists of facts and figures is simply not the way the brain works. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Study Shortcuts and Exam Tips from Oxford Grads
brain booster
i wish i had this book when i was more younger,thanks good i have it today and will make sur my kids read it,read it and read it again in one go i did recall a list of 10 words... Read more
Published 12 months ago by saint
Perfect
My exams are coming up in a few months and after reading 'how to develop a perfect memory' I have been doing slightly better in school. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. D. H. Trendle
Now, why did I buy this?
Oh yes, just remembered. I bought this book just before I was about to take some ACCA exams. I had a couple of wordy ones coming up, ethics, governance etc. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Peter C D
recommended
Excellent book.The methods mentioned are so simple and practical. Buy Tony Buzan's "study skills" too.
Published on 30 Dec 2009 by Alireza
Afzal Khan Scunthorpe U.K
I am very impress with the clarity of its content and simplicity. I have already put few methods in practice and without a doubt has improved my learning. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2009 by Akhan
Godly for the memory/ learning enthusiast, more valuble than food and...
Let me just adress a few facts. You have clicked on this either because you know the author or what it is about or because you want to pass exams. Read more
Published on 20 July 2009 by Sam Gurney
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