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By identifying the structure of DNA, the molecule of life, Francis Crick and James Watson revolutionized biochemistry and won themselves a Nobel Prize. At the time, Watson was only twenty-four, a brilliant young zoologist hungry to make his mark. His uncompromisingly honest account of the heady days of their thrilling sprint against other world-class researchers to solve one of science’s greatest unsolved mysteries gives a dazzlingly clear picture of a world of brilliant scientists with great gifts, very human ambitions, and bitter rivalries.

With humility unspoiled by false modesty, Watson relates his and Crick’s desperate efforts to beat Linus Pauling to the Holy Grail of the life sciences, the identification of the basic building block of life. He is impressed by the achievements of the young man he was, but clear-eyed about his limitations. Never has such a brilliant scientist also been so gifted, and so truthful, in capturing in words the flavor of his work.

“He has described admirably how it feels to have that frightening and beautiful experience of making a great scientific discovery.” ―Richard Feynman

“Like nothing else in literature, it gives one the feel of how creative science really happens.” ―C. P. Snow

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"Science seldom proceeds in the straightforward logical manner imagined by outsiders," writes James Watson in The Double Helix, his account of his codiscovery (along with Francis Crick) of the structure of DNA. Watson and Crick won Nobel Prizes for their work, and their names are memorized by biology students around the world. But as in all of history, the real story behind the deceptively simple outcome was messy, intense, and sometimes truly hilarious. To preserve the "real" story for the world, James Watson attempted to record his first impressions as soon after the events of 1951-1953 as possible, with all their unpleasant realities and "spirit of adventure" intact.

Watson holds nothing back when revealing the petty sniping and backbiting among his colleagues, while acknowledging that he himself was a willing participant in the melodrama. In particular, Watson reveals his mixed feelings about his famous colleague in discovery, Francis Crick, who many thought of as an arrogant man who talked too much, and whose brilliance was appreciated by few. This is the joy of The Double Helix--instead of a chronicle of stainless-steel heroes toiling away in their sparkling labs, Watson's chronicle gives readers an idea of what living science is like, warts and all. The Double Helix is a startling window into the scientific method, full of insight and wit, and packed with the kind of science anecdotes that are told and retold in the halls of universities and laboratories everywhere. It's the stuff of legends. --Therese Littleton

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First published in 1968, this classic story of the discovery of DNA has never been released as an audiobook.
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Richard Feynman He has described admirably how it feels to have that frightening and beautiful experience of making a scientific discovery. -- Review

Robert K. MertonThe New York Times Book ReviewA fascinating case history...Describes the events that led up to one of the great biological discoveries of our time.

Jacob BronowskiThe NationNo one could miss the excitement in this story of a great and beautiful discovery....The book communicates the spirit of science as no formal account has ever done....the sense of the future, the high spirits, and the rivalry and the guesses right and wrong, the surge of imagination and the test of fact.

Peter B. MedewarThe New York Review of BooksAn enormous success...a classic.

Andre LwoffScientific AmericanThe history of a scientific endeavor, a true detective story that leaves the reader breathless from beginning to end.

Richard FeynmanHe has described admirably how it feels to have that frightening and beautiful experience of making a scientific discovery.

Philip MorrisonLifeLively, wholly brash, full of sharp and sudden opinion, often at the edge of scandal.

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54 of 55 people found the following review helpful.
A Geneticist Looks at the Double Helix
By Frederick Hecht
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When "The Double Helix" came out in 1968, as a geneticist I naturally read it. And it has stuck far more firmly for me than any of the many other books I've read over the years about genetics.
Why do I remember this book so well? I've wondered. The answer is right in the first sentence of "The Double Helix" that reads: "I have never seen Francis Crick in a modest mood."
In his account of how the structure of DNA was discovered, Jim Watson doesn't try to tell the story from a disinterested point of view. This is my version, he says, and I'm not going to touch it up to cover the warts and other blemishes. Yes, for instance, Watson and Crick were patently and terribly unfair and unjust toward Rosalind Franklin but Jim doesn't deny it. He makes it plenty clear.
Most writing in and about science is well varnished. But varnish gives a gloss and it's not easy to hold onto. Jim Watson forgot the varnish, on purpose. Watson's brashness (and Crick's conceit) season this narrative in a memorable way, a way I can't easily forget, even if I wanted to.
This is first-rate personal science writing. Five stars, for sure, or more. It's about one of the most important discoveries in the history of science. I hope you'll enjoy (and remember) "The Double Helix" too.

122 of 131 people found the following review helpful.
"Honest Jim's" Version of a Major Scientific Event (SEE ADDENDUM BELOW)
By STEPHEN PLETKO
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In this book (first published in 1968), "Honest Jim" (as a scientist friend called him) or Dr. James Dewey Watson has explained his "version of how the structure of DNA was discovered" and "this account represents the way [he] saw things then, in [the fall of] 1951 [to the spring of] 1953." (The discovery was announced in April 1953.) That is, he has "attempted to re-create [his] first impressions of the relevant events and personalities" that he encountered along the way to making the discovery. Thus, understand this is not a book of historical facts.

Also, because of the personal nature of this book Watson states that "many of the comments [that he makes] may seem one-sided and unfair, but this is often the case in the incomplete and hurried way in which human beings decide to like or dislike a new idea or [a new] acquaintance."

This book revolves around five main people:

(1) Dr. Francis Crick (1916 to 2004) of the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge, England
(2) Dr. James Watson (born 1928) also of the Cavendish Laboratory
(3) Dr. Rosalind Franklin (1920 to 1958) of King's College, a division of the University of London
(4) Dr. Maurice Wilkins (1916 to 2004) also of King's College
(5) Dr. Linus Pauling (1901 to 1994) of the California Institute of Technology.

However, along the way the reader meets many other people, both scientists and non-scientists.

As Watson explains, the above five people are in a "race" to discover DNA's structure. However, I got the impression that neither Franklin nor Wilkins knew they were in a race. By the end of the race, Watson was "one of the winners" who shared the Nobel Prize in 1962 with Crick and Wilkins.

According to the official Nobel Prize internet site, Watson, Crick, and Wilkins won a shared Nobel Prize in physiology "for their discoveries concerning the molecular structure of nucleic acids and its significance for information transfer in living material."

This 29-chapter (with epilogue) book is a fast read (but only if you gloss over the science parts). As Watson proceeds in this story, you'll find that he is quite sociable and takes us to such places as pubs, restaurants, and "smashing" parties.

As you read this book, you'll find that there is considerable tension between Watson and Franklin (who was an expert in X-ray diffraction crystallography) as well as between Wilkins and Franklin.

For me, this book imparts four major things:

(1) THE THRILL OF DISCOVERY. That is, this book effectively conveys, especially in the latter chapters, the struggle to find the correct answer. With each chapter, the anticipation mounts toward the final climax: the discovery of the double helical structure of DNA.

(2) HOW SCIENCE IS DONE. For example, both Watson & Crick and Pauling used molecular models while Franklin & Wilkins used X-ray crystallography. However, all science is not done as it is conveyed in this book. As Watson states, "styles of scientific research vary almost as much as human personalities."

(3) THE QUESTION OF ETHICS IN SCIENCE. For example, Wilkins told Watson secretly that Franklin "had evidence for a new three-dimensional form of DNA." When Watson "asked what the pattern [of this new form] was like, [Wilkins] went into the adjacent room to pick up an [X-ray diffraction] print [or photograph] of [this] new form [called the 'B' form]" and showed it to Watson. This was done without Franklin's permission. It turns out that this X-ray photo was critical and "gave several...vital helical parameters."

(4) WATSON'S HONESTY. In all of this book, Franklin is portrayed as an unattractive, unapproachable, and angry person whose scientific work is questionable. However, in the book's epilogue Watson devotes the last two paragraphs to her and her achievements. He admits that "my initial impressions of her, both scientific and personal...were often wrong" and that she was a person of "personal honesty and generosity" as well as of "intelligence."

Two good features of this book are that it has photographs (a total of 19) and diagrams (a total of 11) throughout. My favorite photo is the one captioned "X-ray diffraction photograph of DNA, B form" taken by Franklin in late 1952. My favorite diagram is captioned "Schematic illustration of the double helix."

This book was written for a general audience so they could experience the thrill of this revolutionary discovery. Thus, I was surprised that it had no chapter table of contents (but the photos and diagrams each have one), no chapter headings, and no index. I feel these would have made the book more user friendly.

Also, I feel what was needed was a science glossary and name index/page. The former is needed because the reader encounters many scientific terms (especially those related to DNA) and thus a glossary would make the science more accessible to the general reader. The latter is needed because Watson encounters many people and a name index/page would have helped the reader keep track of these names. Besides Watson talked with other scientists to clarify ideas, and in a way they indirectly contributed to the discovery. Thus, a name index/page would have acknowledged their indirect contribution.

Finally, in the epilogue Watson states, "All of [the major] people [in this book], should they desire, can indicate events and details they remember differently." Thus, I recommend these books:

(1) "Linus Pauling: Scientist and Peacemaker" (2001). In this book, refer to the science article entitled "The Triple Helix" which describes the race to discover DNA's structure. Note Pauling's observations throughout the article.
(2) "Rosalind Franklin and DNA" (first published in 1975) by Anne Sayre. This book clears up Watson's misconceptions about Franklin who died in 1958.
(3) "The Third Man of the Double Helix" (2003) by Maurice Wilkins. Wilkins finally speaks out on what really happened from his perspective.

In conclusion, Dr. James Watson tells us honestly his version of how the structure of DNA was discovered. He effectively conveys the struggle to find the right answer and the thrill of discovery. Don't deny yourself from reading this exciting book but be sure to read the recommended books to get the full story.

*** 1/2

***** ADDENDUM: April 23, 2013 regarding "The Annotated and Illustrated" edition of "The Double Helix" (published in 2012) *****

All the problems I noted above for the above original 1968 edition of this book have been corrected with the new 2012 edition.

Instead of simply listing the names of the numerous other people involved in the discovery (as I suggested in my review for the original edition), there are actual photographs of them. Other photographs (many published for the first time) are also included.

Many other documents not included in the original edition have also been included in this one.

There are wonderful annotations (explanatory notes) in boldface type on each page of the new edition. One annotation I found especially interesting was an explanation of where the nickname "Rosy" or "Rosie" came from.

Included is James Watson's account of winning the Nobel Prize (first published in 2007).

There are also five appendices. Included in these appendices are reproduced letters written by Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins of why they DID NOT want Watson to publish his book.

Lastly, there is a good index. (The 1968 edition did not have an index.)

Finally, I want to stress that Watson's original 1968 text is left UNCHANGED.

In conclusion, in my opinion the 2012 edition of Watson's 1968 book will provide the potential reader with a more fuller reading experience with regard to this major scientific event. Also, in my opinion, the 2012 EDITION DESERVES 5 STARS.

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52 of 56 people found the following review helpful.
It does not distort the facts; pay attention when you read!
By Manola Sommerfeld
I read this book for the first time when i took undergraduate biochemistry in college. I could not put it down. Now, ten years later, i found it at a second-hand store and re-read it, and once again read it in two sittings. This book reads like a thriller. You definitively catch a sense of the urgency of their research. I was flipping pages nervously, like i didn't know Watson and Crick were the ones who won the race.
In the edition i have, Watson is very thankful about the contributions that Rosalind Franklin made to their discovery. He is crystal clear about how she was the one convinced that the backbone was on the outside, and had not he followed her advice, it would have taken him even longer to figure out the structure, and who knows?, Pauling might have gotten there first. In the epilogue, Watson is all praise about Rosalind, acknowledges how his opinions about her were often wrong, how excellent the quality of her work was, and ponders about the obstacles that she encountered in her career in science for being a woman.
I wonder if these comments were missing in other people's books, because according to their critiques, one comes out with the idea that Watson and the male-dominated scientific establishment gave Rosalind the cancer that killed her.
This is an excellent, honest account of an event that took place when the author was 25 years old. I could not believe my eyes when i read that sentence. Twenty-five, worrying about girls and tennis and the structure of the most important molecule in the universe. These facts might count for something. This is a must-read book, for everybody, whether you understand science or not.

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Are fictional characters such as Sherlock Holmes real? What can fiction tell us about the nature of truth and reality? In this excellent introduction to the problem of fictionalism R. M. Sainsbury covers the following key topics:

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R. M. Sainsbury is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy, University of Texas at Austin. He also teaches in the Department of Philosophy, King's College, London. He was editor of the journal Mind for a decade from 1990 and his many publications include Reference Without Referents (2005, 2007) and Logical Forms, 2nd Edition (2000).

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Mindshift reveals how we can overcome stereotypes and preconceived ideas about what is possible for us to learn and become.
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At a time when we are constantly being asked to retrain and reinvent ourselves to adapt to new technologies and changing industries, this book shows us how we can uncover and develop talents we didn’t realize we had—no matter what our age or background. We’re often told to “follow our passions.” But in Mindshift, Dr. Barbara Oakley shows us how we can broaden our passions. Drawing on the latest neuroscientific insights, Dr. Oakley shepherds us past simplistic ideas of “aptitude” and “ability,” which provide only a snapshot of who we are now—with little consideration about how we can change.
���� Even seemingly “bad” traits, such as a poor memory, come with hidden advantages—like increased creativity. Profiling people from around the world who have overcome learning limitations of all kinds, Dr. Oakley shows us how we can turn perceived weaknesses, such as impostor syndrome and advancing age, into strengths. People may feel like they’re at a disadvantage if they pursue a new field later in life; yet those who change careers can be fertile cross-pollinators: They bring valuable insights from one discipline to another. Dr. Oakley teaches us strategies for learning that are backed by neuroscience so that we can realize the joy and benefits of a learning lifestyle. Mindshift takes us deep inside the world of how people change and grow. Our biggest stumbling blocks can be our own preconceptions, but with the right mental insights, we can tap into hidden potential and create new opportunities.

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• Published on: 2017-04-18
• Released on: 2017-04-18
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 9.00" h x .70" w x 6.00" l,
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"Mindshift is essential reading for anyone seeking a reboot,reset, or reinvention. As Oakley trots around the globe and across disciplines, she explains the power of taking a 'pi' approach to your career, why worriers often get ahead, why negative traits can house hidden advantages, and why it's smarter to broaden your passion than follow it. Jammed with inspiring stories and practical tips, Mindshift is a book that can change your life."
-- Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and A Whole New Mind

"Significant change is possible. With those four hopeful words, Barbara Oakley opens the door to an entirely new way of seeing and reaching our potential. Don't hesitate,it matters."
--Seth Godin, bestselling author of Linchpin

"Brace yourself: This book will change your entire perception of what you thought was possible. Barbara Oakley will make you realize that you can change and change quite profoundly by making just a few tweaks to how you learn, and she will show how these methods are becoming increasingly available to everyone. Upgrade your mind, upgrade your life, with this book."
--Scott Barry Kaufman, scientific director of the Imagination Institute and coauthor of Wired to Create: Unravelling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind

"The message of�Mindshift�is utterly convincing you can learn, change, and grow, often far more than you can imagine. Read, learn, and enjoy!"--Francisco Ayala,�University of California, Irvine, Former President and Chairman of the Board of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, author most recently of Evolution, Explanation, Ethics, and Aesthetics. Towards a Philosophy of Biology.

"Mindshift is essential reading for anyone seeking a reboot, reset, or reinvention. As Oakley trots around the globe and across disciplines, she explains the power of taking a 'pi' approach to your career, why worriers often get ahead, why negative traits can house hidden advantages, and why it’s smarter to broaden your passion than follow it. Jammed with inspiring stories and practical tips, Mindshift is a book that can change your life.”
— Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of Drive and A Whole New Mind

“Following your passion is easy. Finding it is hard. This book is full of examples to help—people who have found their way around roadblocks or just plowed right through them.”
—Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take

“Oakley’s work is remarkable for its breadth and depth…fascinating.”�
—James Taranto,�The Wall Street Journal

"Significant change is possible. With those four hopeful words, Barbara Oakley opens the door to an entirely new way of seeing and reaching our potential. Don't hesitate, it matters."
—Seth Godin, New York Times bestselling author of Linchpin

“The message of Mindshift is utterly convincing—you can learn, change, and grow, often far more than you can imagine. Read, learn, and enjoy!”
—Francisco J. Ayala, professor at the University of California, Irvine, and former president and chairman of the board of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

"Mindshift is a fantastic book about how we learn and how we can use our talents (or learn new ones) in order to create a more satisfying career for ourselves. If you're stuck in a rut and don't know what to do next in life, this is a phenomenal resource to help you find your way. Dr. Oakley is a master of storytelling and of sharing ideas that can help inspire you to get out of your comfort zone and learn!"
—Nelson Dellis, 4-time USA Memory Champion

"Brace yourself: This book will change your entire perception of what you thought was possible. Barbara Oakley will make you realize that you can change—and change quite profoundly—by making just a few tweaks to how you learn, and she will show how these methods are becoming increasingly available to everyone. Upgrade your mind, upgrade your life, with this book."
—Scott Barry Kaufman, scientific director of the Imagination Institute and coauthor of Wired to Create: Unravelling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind

"Open this book to open your mind.�In�Mindshift--both a�collection of inspiring stories and a�field guide to creating change--Barbara Oakley shows how deep learning, deep practice, and deep transformation�work and drive progress and possibilities."
—Guru Madhavan, author of�Applied Minds: How Engineers Think

“In an age when more and more Americans find themselves changing jobs and careers, Mindshift provides indispensable advice and help.”
—Glenn Harlan Reynolds, Beauchamp Brogan Distinguished Professor of Law, The University of Tennessee

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—Success Magazine

"Oakley profiles a variety of men and women who have left successful careers in one field to become novices in another. By bringing along their accumulated knowledge and applying her study tips, they have been able to view new bodies of knowledge from fresh viewpoints, often achieving amazing results. . . . The author has an international scope and gleans examples from a variety of locales and age groups."
—Booklist

About the Author
Barbara Oakley is a professor of engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, and Ram�n y Cajal Distinguished Scholar of Global Digital Learning at McMaster University. Her research involves bioengineering with an emphasis on neuroscience and cognitive psychology. Dr. Oakley teaches two massive open online courses (MOOCs), "Learning How to Learn" (the world’s most popular course) and “Mindshift” (based on this book), alongside legendary neuroscientist Terrence Sejnowski. Dr. Oakley has received many awards for her teaching, including the American Society of Engineering Education's Chester F. Carlson Award for technical innovation in education and the National Science Foundation New Century Scholar Award.

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Chapter 1

� Transformed

� Graham Keir’s career was charging forward, unstoppable asa bullet train. He wasn’t just following his passion—it was driving his life.

� Or so he thought.

� Even in gradeschool, Graham was obsessed with music. An upbeat child, he played violin fromthe time he was four, then nimbly expanded his repertoire by picking up theguitar at eight. In high school, the smoky world of jazz beckoned, and he beganpracticing this new freeform rhythm with nearly every breath he drew.

� Graham lived justoutside Philadelphia, once the home of jazz greats like Billie Holiday, JohnColtrane, Ethel Waters, and Dizzy Gillespie. In the evenings, he would slipaway from the spacious yard of his family’s old Victorian house right next to atrain station and onto the clanking Southeastern Pennsylvania TransportationAuthority R5 train. Disembarking onto the stained concrete in Philadelphia,he’d step into the magical world of jazz clubs and live jam sessions. It was inlistening to jazz that he came alive.

� Eventually,Graham would train at two of the best conservatories, the Eastman School ofMusic and the Juilliard School, and he would be featured in DownBeat magazineas Best Soloist at the college level.

� This wasn’t tosay that Graham was a success in every area of his life. Far from it. Prettymuch anything that wasn’t music-related was given short shrift. Math was afrustration—he blundered through algebra and geometry and never touchedcalculus or statistics. His high school science record was lousy. After hisfinal exam in chemistry class, he came home and burned all of his work in thefireplace, thrilled to have passed. The night before the SAT, while othercollege-bound students lay awake nervously reviewing proofs and Advanced Placementhistory, Graham, flaunting his academic mediocrity, went to a jazz concert.

��� Graham knew thathe wanted to be a musician and that was that. Even the mere thought of math andscience made him uneasy.

��� But thensomething happened. Not an accident, or a death in the family, or a suddenshift of fortune. It was something much less dramatic, which made the changeall the more profound.

��Mindshift

�For decades, I’ve been fascinated by people who changecareer paths—a feat most often seen among the well-to-do, who have ample socialsafety nets. Even with plenty of support, however, a major career change can beas fraught as jumping from one high-speed train to another. I’m also interestedin people who decide, for whatever reason, to learn the unexpected or thedifficult—the expert in Romance languages who overcomes his deficits in math;the floundering gamer who finds a way to soar academically in competitiveSingapore; the quadriplegic who shifts into graduate-level computer science andbecomes an online teaching assistant. In an age when the pace of change is everincreasing, I’ve become convinced that dramatic career changes and attitudes oflifelong learning—both inside and outside of university settings—are a vitalcreative force. Yet the power of that force often goes unnoticed by society.

�� People who changecareers or start learning something new later in life often feel likedilettantes—novices who never have a chance of catching up with their newpeers. Much like wizards who think they’re Muggles, they often remain unawareof their power.

��� Like Graham, Ihad a passionate contempt for math and science and did poorly in both from anearly age. But unlike Graham, I didn’t show any early talents or specialabilities. I was a goof-off. My father was in the military, so we moved a lot,often landing at the rural margins of suburbia. Acreage on the edges, at leastback then, was cheap, which meant we could have animals—big animals. Eachschool day ended with me dumping my books, leaping bareback onto my horse, andhitting the trail. Why would I care about academic learning or a lifelongcareer when I could be galloping through the afternoon sunshine?

��� Our household wasmonolithically English-speaking, and I floundered in seventh-grade Spanish class.My wise father listened to my whining and finally said: “Have you everconsidered that the real problem isn’t the teacher—maybe it’s you?”

��� After we movedagain, my father, surprisingly, was proven wrong. The new high school languageteacher inspired me, making me wonder what it would be like to think indifferent languages. I learned that I liked studying languages, so I began tostudy French and German. Motivating teachers matter. They not only make youfeel good about the material—they make you feel good about yourself.

��� My father urgedme to earn a professional degree grounded in math and science. He wanted hischildren to be able to make their way in the world. But I remained convincedthat math and science were outside my playbook. After all, I’d flunked my waythrough those subjects in elementary, middle, and high school. I instead wantedto study a language. At the time, there were no readily available collegeloans, so I bypassed college to enlist in the military where I could get paid tostudy a language. And I did learn a language—Russian.

��� But against allodds—and despite my early plans—I’m now a professor of engineering, firmlyplanted in the world of math and science. And with Terrence Sejnowski, theFrancis Crick Professor at the Salk Institute, I teach the most popular onlinecourse in the world—“Learning How to Learn”—for Coursera/UC San Diego. Thecourse is a MOOC—a massive open online course—and there were a million studentsfrom more than two hundred countries in the first year alone. By the time youread this book, we’ll be accelerating well past the two million student mark.Educational outreach and impact like this is unprecedented—it is clear thatpeople are hungry to learn, shift, and grow. My lifetime list of jobs and careersis eclectic, to say the least—waitress, cleaning lady, tutor, writer, wife,stay-at-home mother, U.S. Army officer, Russian translator on Soviet trawlerson the Bering Sea, and radio operator at the South Pole Station. I discovered,more or less by accident, that there was more power within me to learn andchange than I had ever dreamed. What I learned in one career often enabled meto be creatively successful in the next phase of my life. And often, it wasseemingly useless information from a previous career that became a powerfulfoundation for the next.

��� Now, as I watchmillions of learners all over the world awakening to their potential to learnand change, I realize it’s time for something new. We need a manifesto aboutthe importance of mindshifts in producing vibrant and creative societies and inhelping people to live to their full potential.

��� A “mindshift” isa deep change in life that occurs thanks to learning. That’s what this book isabout. We’ll see how people who change themselves through learning—and whobring prior seemingly obsolete or extraneous knowledge with them—have enabledour world to grow in fantastically creative and uplifting ways.

��� And we’ll see howwe all can be inspired by their examples—and by what we now know from scienceon learning and change—to learn and grow and achieve to our fullest potential.

��Discovering Your Hidden Potential

�People have unexpected twists in their career paths allthe time. You sit down at your desk one morning, lean in to the day’s work—andsee your boss, flanked by security guards, ready to escort you from thebuilding. Out of the blue, you’ve been let go, after two decades of hard-earnedexperience and mastery of the company’s systems—systems that, like you, arebeing dumped.

�� Or . . . maybeyou work for a jerk, and suddenly a joyous opportunity arises to escape thedungeon—if, that is, you’re willing to learn something new and challenging.

��� Maybe you don’tfeel like you have a choice. Perhaps you are the obedient child who alwaysfollowed your parents’ admonitions, so you feel trapped in the luxury of yourhigh-paying salary, nose pressed up against a window of longing for the careernot chosen.

��� It might be thatyou eked your way through to a professional career in a place where good jobswere hard to come by. You wouldn’t dream of taking a risk to shift careers,especially now that you’ve got children who will pay the price if you screw up.

��� Or . . . maybeyour mother died the night before a critical exam, and you were one of themyriad students who failed the program in a system that seems purposefullydesigned to eliminate everyone possible. So you’re stuck in a low-paying job.

��� Or . . . it couldbe that you graduated with your shiny new degree that you pursued like a zealotbecause you were determined to follow your passion. (That’s what your friendsalways told you to do, after all.) And then, suddenly, you realize that yourparents were right—the pay’s lousy, the job’s even worse, and to top it off,you have a career-change barrier in the form of a boatload of student debt topay off.

��� Or . . . maybeyou love your work, but you just feel there’s something more.

��� Now what?

��� Differentsocietal and personal situations place varying obstacles—some insurmountable—onlearning new skillsets and on changing careers. But the good news is thatworldwide, we’re moving into a new era, in which training and perspectives thatwere once available only to the fortunate few are becoming available tomany—with smaller personal and financial costs than ever before. This is not tosay that a mindshift is easy. It’s usually not. But the barriers have beenlowered—in many cases and for many populations.

��� This availabilityof new ways of learning—new tools for a mindshift—is so overwhelming that thereaction has often been a collective No, no, no, the older systems of careerdevelopment and learning are fine. They’re the only ones that matter! This newstuff is a flash in the pan. But slowly—often unnoticed—the mindshiftrevolution grows. Such mindshifts don’t just involve learning new skills orchanging careers, but also changing attitudes, personal lives, and personalrelationships. A mindshift can be a side activity, or a full-time occupation,or anything in between.

��� There’s goodevidence that our abilities to be successful in any given area aren’t at allfixed. Stanford researcher Carol Dweck’s “growth mind-set” centers around theidea that a positive attitude about our ability to change can help produce thatchange. As adults, though, it’s hard to know how this attitude plays out inreal life. What kinds of changes can people really make in their interests,skillsets, and careers? What are the latest practical suggestions fromresearch? And what role do new means of learning play in these processes?

��� In Mindshift,we’ll follow people from all over the world who have made unusual careerchanges and overcome enormous learning challenges. There are profound insightsfrom these “second chance” learners that are valuable no matter what career youmight be shifting to or from or what you might be interested in learning. We’llwatch people make difficult shifts from the humanities to the sciences or fromhigh tech to the fine arts. We’ll see how overcoming depression sharesattributes with starting a new business; how even the world’s most brilliantscientists can be forced to hit career reset buttons; and how being not sosmart can turn out to be an asset when you are learning tough topics.

��� We’ll examinepeople’s motivation and learn the tricks they use to keep themselves on trackduring the often disconcerting process of major change. We’ll hang out withfascinating adult learners and see how, especially in this digital age, youactually can teach an old dog new tricks. (Hint: video games can help.) We’llsee what science has to say about the fresh perspectives that career changersand adult learners provide, and we’ll learn practical ideas from neurosciencethat can allow us to better understand how we ourselves can continue to growmentally even well after we’ve reached maturity. We’ll also meet a new group oflearners—“super-MOOCers”—who use online learning to shape their lives ininspiring ways.

��� Mindshift is soimportant that countries are even devising systems to foster its growth. Sowe’ll travel to Singapore, one of the most innovative of those countries, tolearn of new strategies that can enhance our careers. Insights from that tinyAsian island will allow us to see innovative new ways around the passion versuspracticality conundrum that often bedevils us.

��� Through thisbook, we’ll also travel around the world to share a fun insider’s perspectiveon learning, as seen from my perch at the top of the world’s most popularcourse—a course devoted to learning. What does it look like to peer into acamera lens with millions of learners on the other side? You’ll find plenty ofpractical advice about how to select the best ways to change and grow throughlearning, both online and in person.

��� But it isn’t alljust high tech; simple concepts like mental reframing and even taking advantageof some aspects of a “bad” attitude can do a lot to get us past the hurdlesthat life throws our way. Unconventional learners can give us unusual ideas toget around seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

��� This book tendsto emphasize changes from artistic to mathematical or technological skillsets,rather than the other way around. This is because people often don’t think an“artistic to analytic” change is possible. And, whether we like it or not,there are more societal tugs at present toward technology. But whatever you areinterested in, you will find plenty of inspiration here—from the bus driver whoovercomes depression, to the electrical engineer who converts to woodworking,to the publicly tongue-tied, mathematically gifted young woman who finds withinherself a talent for public speaking.

��� Break ThroughObstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential—the subtitle of thisbook—paints a broad canvas. But that canvas is your canvas. As you’ll see, thescope of your ability to learn and change is far broader than you might everhave imagined.

��� For now, though,let’s return to Graham’s story.

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A guide to making a deep change in your life
By J. Brew
What is a mindshift? Barbara Oakley provides this definition: “A “mindshift” is a deep change in life that occurs thanks to learning. In the book, Oakley describes a framework of tools that can be applied to best take advantage of learning. In each case, she uses provides a vignette of how a real person faced a life difficulty, how they solved it, and why it matters. One great part of this is the diverse group of individuals, women and man of all ages, from across the globe. Oakley discusses a variety of topics, asks the reader to work through a series of questions, and provides tools and resources to enable a person to answer these questions. Here are a sample of the topics and questions that Mindshift considers:

Broaden Your Passion >>“What could you do or be if you decided to instead broaden your passion and tried to accomplish something that demanded the most from you? What skills and knowledge could you bring with you from your past that could serve you as you really challenge yourself?”

Taking Active Steps >> “What mindshift are you trying to accomplish? What thoughts are keeping you stuck? Do you tell yourself that you are too old to make a career change?”

Considering What Underpins Your Mindshift >>
“Should the reality of the working world be a factor in your mindshift? If so, how strongly? Do you have a weakness you can change into a strength?

I really enjoyed Mindshift, but it is not a “one-shot”, quick-read book that provides all the answers. It’s a book that can help someone making a life change to do so in a coherent manner. Oakley’s shares her own failures and successes; along with others in a global community. Mindshift provides a framework for a learner’s next logical step: How to apply what you learn when making a shift in your life. In addition, Oakley provides valuable insights into maximizing learning using new tools, such as MOOCs. (She also provides a fascinating look behind the scenes of making a MOOC). Finally, I appreciated the thorough job of providing references that support the facts on learning that are provided. If you are considering a life or career change, I recommend Mindshift as a very useful guide.

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(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). 15 songs from this contemporary country chart-topper, including: He Didn't Have to Be * I'm Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin' Song) * Me Neither * Mud on the Tires * Two People Fell in Love * Who Needs Pictures * Wrapped Around * and more.

• Sales Rank: #1651676 in Books
• Brand: Hal Leonard
• Model: 306758
• Published on: 2005-11-01
• Released on: 2005-11-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 12.00" h x .29" w x 9.00" l, .80 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 104 pages

Features

• Size: 9" x 12"Artist: Brad PaisleyISBN: 1423405749

Most helpful customer reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Eh!
By Cochranmusic
I thought this book was more based on his playing. It covers chords and changes etc... It was my fault I didn't read the description very well. The book is pretty accurate from what I can tell though. Worthwhile to the player that only wants to learn the song structure without all of the fills and solos.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Great Songbook
By Stu Thompson
Fantastic songbook. Contains some of Brad's greatest compositions. I only wish their were more volumes in this series as there is much more of his music I would like to learn. The production quality is first class. The arrangements are relatively simple yet sufficient for performance. Highly recommended for any Brad Paisley fan wishing to learn some of his best music.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Good Song Selections,
By D. Hickman
This book has a nice selection of songs which are easy to play for an intermediate guitarist. Some songs only have the words to the first verse, which is my only disappointment.

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