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In 1848, Phineas Gage‘s head was penetrated by a long metal rod near an explosion. In a second or two, the rod entered his left cheekbone and exited at the top of his forehead. Other than a blinded eye and a hole in his skull/brain, he was fine; however his brain/personality was totally altered. His skull and rod are at Harvard, and because of his tragedy scientists learned so much about the brain.

Just a remarkable story indeed. This book explains some of the science behind brains for middle graders.

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This occurred right outside the town where I grew up.

Adding to our curriculum this year, so I gotta read to help create the unit.... I've gotten lost in some of the background science. Bleh

Picked this up at my neighborhood Little Free Library today! I've always found this story amazing.

Love this cover! I am reading this on my dinner break based on a book share from my staff meeting. I love the meetings however working with librarians, my book list grows every month!

Fascinating read!!!! The power of the human body to overcome an accident. So much was learned about the brain through this account. I wonder if life would have been different for him if this happened today. His skull is on display at MIT. Add that to your bucket list!!

In 1850 a man's brain gets skewed by a long metal rod. He not only survives but lives another 10+ years as a productive citizen. A remarkable true story that led to many advances in understanding how the brain works.