Louann Brizendine Books
Louann Brizendine is an American neuroscientist, researcher, professor, and clinician. She is the author of three books, including The Male Brain, and was the inspiration for the 2017 film The Female Brain.
What's The Female Brain about?
The Female Brain (2006) is a classic of popular neuroscience which argues that hormone-driven neural development shapes many of women’s drives and behaviors. Just a few hormones chart a course through the cycle of changes that mark life with a female brain.
Who should read The Female Brain?
- Anyone with a female brain wondering how it all works
- Biology buffs curious about the intersections of nature and behavior
- Those who interact with female brains looking for insight
The Male Brain
What's The Male Brain about?
The Male Brain (2010) is a neuroscientist’s account of the interplay between hormones and brain development that shapes the formation and growth of male brains and behavior. Based on decades of research, it argues that the roots of many masculine stereotypes can be seen in neurobiology, and that hormones shape the male brain and outlook for a lifetime.
Who should read The Male Brain?
- Anyone with a male brain wondering about how it works
- Minds curious about biology’s effect on culture
- Those who interact with male brains looking for insights