Reality Check: What Your Mind Knows, but Isn't Telling You

Using clear, non-technical language Weiner introduces lay readers to the inner workings of the human brain. Synthesizing the findings of recent research in fields such as psychology, neurobiology, and philosophy, he explains how each individual mentally constructs a unique version of reality—and then guards it against the threat of contradictory information. He concludes with an examination of the possible biological basis for religious belief. Weiner is the author of several books on popular psychology. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

David L. Weiner (Chicago IL) is the author of Power Freaks, Battling the Inner Dummy, and Brain Tricks. He is also on the external board of advisers of the HealthEmotions Research Institute of the University of Wisconsin and is the founder and CEO of Marketing Support, Inc.