'Genius... personal, poetic and truthful. [It] reads as light as a souffle, yet also has the resonant depth to haunt you for the rest of your days.' Guardian
Into the Silent Land marks the debut of an astonishing new voice. Paul Broks draws on his many years as a neuropsychologist to present an unforgettable narrative about memory and personal identity. Into the Silent Land describes ordinary people whose extraordinary situations have much to teach us about chance, compassion and human resilience in the face of adversity. It is a book that penetrates the reader's imagination and lingers in the memory long after the final page.
'Paul Brok's wonderful book... is full of wonders and unsettling new perspectives.' Independent on Sunday
'A beautifully written addition to brain literature... will mesmerise anyone curious about the mass of goo inside our heads.' Time Out, Book of the Week
'A debut of considerable distinction.' Sunday Times
'Paul Broks is set to be the new Oliver Sacks... knife edge sharp [and] uncompromising. Brilliantly unsettling' Ian Finlayson, The Times
'Into the SilentLand is a small, strange, beautiful gem... Broks is as much poet as scientist... Indelible' Atul Gawande, author of Complications

The eagerly awaited paperback by the new star of psychological writing: 'Rich with disturbing images, eerie characters and wistful philosophical reflection... in terms of sheer prose ability he is a modern master.' Andrew Marr, Telegraph

About the Author
Paul Broks is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Plymouth and Honorary Consultant in Neuropsychology. His has written for the Sunday Times, Sunday Telegraph, Sunday Times, Guardian, Prospect and has a regular column in Granta.

Reviews
"The eagerly awaited paperback by Paul Broks, the new star of psychological writing: 'in terms of sheer prose ability he is a modern master.' Andrew Marr, Telegraph; 'Into the Silent Land is rich with disturbing images, eerie characters and wistful philosophical reflections... in terms of sheer prose ability, he is a modern master' Andrew Marr, Telegraph; 'Genius... personal, poetic and truthful. It reads as light as a souffle, yet also has the resonant depth to haunt you for the rest of your days' Guardian; 'A beautifully written addition to brain literature... will mesmerise anyone curious about the mass of goo inside our heads' Time Out, Book of the Week; 'A debut of considerable distinction' Sunday Times; 'Beautifully written and beautifully thought through' Professor Steven Rose"



Book Information
ISBN 9781843540342
Author Paul Broks
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Atlantic Books
Publisher Atlantic Books
Weight(grams) 241g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 127mm * 18mm