How emotions are made: the secret life of the brain by lisa feldman barrett is a thought provoking paperback for curious readers, parents, teachers, and anyone wanting a clearer, science-based understanding of feelings. This brand new paperback edition isbn: 9781509837526 offers a fresh framework that explains why emotions feel so real and how they’re actually created by the brain. Ideal for book lovers of psychology, educators building social emotional curricula, or gift buyers looking for a bestselling author’s influential work. In this bestselling book collection entry, neuroscientist and psychologist lisa feldman barrett challenges the traditional view that emotions are automatic reactions hardwired into our bodies. Instead, barrett argues that emotions are constructed by the brain using past experience, context, and bodily sensations. This accessible paperback edition walks readers through cutting edge research with clear examples, real world implications, and practical takeaways that make complex science usable for everyday life. About the book how emotions are made reframes emotions as predictions and constructions rather than fixed biological responses. Barrett combines decades of pioneering research in psychology and neuroscience with relatable stories to show how your brain interprets signals and creates the feelings you call anger, joy, or fear. The result is a radical new theory that has implications for relationships, mental and physical health, parenting, ed...