Nerve
Adventures in the Science of Fear
by Eva Holland
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Pub Date Apr 14 2020 | Archive Date Apr 30 2020
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A stunning work of experiential reportage illuminating what fear does to us and how it’s key to both staying and feeling alive
We’re all afraid of something. For award-winning long-form journalist Eva Holland, two debilitating fears had long defined her life: the thought of losing her mother and acrophobia—the fear of heights. When the worst happens—her mother suddenly and unexpectedly passes away—she embarks on a quest to renegotiate her inhibiting relationship with fear.
In the vein of Mary Roach, Holland thrusts herself onto the front lines of daring adventure and cutting-edge research to explore universal human questions: How do we feel fear? And why? By jumping out of an airplane, learning to rock climb, speaking with leading scientists, and subjecting herself to the latest pharmacological and exposure therapies, she comes ever-closer to knowing: Is there a better way to feel afraid?
By building up the nerve to face down her phobias, Holland shows us not only how to thoughtfully grapple with (and even perhaps overcome) our fears—but also how to live happier and feel more alive—by embracing them.
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| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781615196005 |
| PRICE | $24.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 256 |
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Diane H, Reviewer
Which comes first, the feeling of fear or the physical expression of it? Surprisingly, in Nerve: Adventures in the Science of Fear, the author presents scientific studies showing that the physical symptoms are interpreted by our brain into the feelings—rather than the other way around.
The author of this book uses current neurological and psychological theories to attempt to quiet her own phobias. Phobias are the “feared that need not be feared” or irrational fears. The author’s phobias are of heights, driving (after a series of car accidents), and losing her loved ones (after her mother’s recent death).
For heights, she tries skydiving to shock herself out of her fear. When that doesn’t work, she tries rock climbing to do some do-it-herself exposure therapy with slightly better results. However, the best success story is how she completely removes her fear of driving using the most modern of treatments.
For anyone who has phobias, fears, or past traumas, Nerve: Adventures in the Science of Fear is an engrossing and informative look into both past and modern treatment options. The section on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) treatment for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was particularly enlightening. 4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars!
Thanks to The Experiment and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.
Abby S, Reviewer
The fear of heights is something I always deal with.I totally relate to the author’s fears and applaud the steps she took to overcome them.Part memoir part therapy this was an excellent read.A book on dealing with the death of her mother her life’s challenges a very interesting read.#ecw #netgalley
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