{"title":"Nicola Redhouse","description":"\u003cp\u003eNicola Redhouse is a remarkable author whose insightful work delves into the complexities of the human mind and heart. Her writing, centred around her unique ability to weave personal narratives with broader scientific and philosophical themes, offers readers an engaging journey through self-discovery and personal development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout works, \u003cem\u003eUnlike the Heart\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a profound exploration of identity, maternal instincts, and mental health, challenging readers to reconsider the lines between emotion and science. Through her work, Redhouse invites readers into a deeply personal realm, bridging the gap between academic insight and everyday experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're seeking to understand yourself better or are simply drawn to beautifully crafted storytelling, Nicola Redhouse's collection is an invaluable addition to your reading list. Her books are perfect for anyone interested in self-help and personal development, offering a fresh perspective that is both thought-provoking and accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"unlike-the-heart-by-nicola-redhouse-9780702260339","title":"Unlike the Heart","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvestigating the difference between the brain and the mind, this is a thoughtful, reflective, and intelligent examination of psychology, neuroscience, and psychoanalysis that cleverly combines the analytical with the personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnlike the Heart\u003c\/em\u003e ... a brain cannot be understood as a static organ. It changes with its history and with every present moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the birth of her first child, Nicola Redhouse experiences an unrelenting anxiety that quickly overwhelms her. Her immense love for her child can't protect her from the dread that prevents her leaving the house, opening the mail, eating. Nor, it seems, can the psychoanalytic thinking she has absorbed through her family and her many years of therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an attempt to understand the source of her panic, Nicola starts to thread together what she knows about herself and her family with explorations of the human mind in philosophy, science, and literature. What role do genetics play in postnatal anxiety? Do the biological changes of motherhood offer a complete explanation? Is the Freudian idea of the mind outdated? Can more recent combined theories from neuroscientists and psychoanalysts provide the answers? How might we be able to know ourselves through our genes, our biology, our family stories, and our own ever-unfolding narratives?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this compelling and insightful memoir, Nicola blends her personal experiences with the historical progression of psychoanalysis. In the end, much like in analysis, it is the careful act of narrative construction that yields the answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46652663496940,"sku":"9780702260339","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/247373482438.jpg?v=1752427400"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nicola-redhouse.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}