How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain

How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain
🧠 Unlock the Science Behind Every Feeling You’ve Ever Had

In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett redefines everything you thought you knew about emotions. Backed by years of cutting-edge neuroscience, How Emotions Are Made challenges the traditional belief that emotions are hardwired into the brain.

Instead, Barrett argues that emotions are constructed by our brains on the fly, influenced by experience, culture, and context. This revolutionary theory transforms how we understand psychology, behavior, and even mental health.

💡 What You’ll Discover:

• Why there’s no universal emotion fingerprint (yes, even anger and happiness!)

• How your brain predicts emotions, rather than reacting to them

• The connection between emotion, body, and culture

• How to better manage your emotional life using science-backed tools

🔍 Why This Book Matters:

• A must-read for psychology lovers, therapists, educators & curious minds

• Offers a new perspective on emotional intelligence and well-being

• Featured on top recommended reading lists by scientists and leaders alike

• Empowers you to rethink your emotions—and take control of them