How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain

Preeminent psychologist Lisa Barrett lays out how the brain constructs emotions in a way that could revolutionize psychology, health care, the legal system, and our understanding of the human mind.

“Fascinating . . . A thought-provoking journey into emotion science.”—The Wall Street Journal

“A singular book, remarkable for the freshness of its ideas and the boldness and clarity with which they are presented.”—Scientific American

“A brilliant and original book on the science of emotion, by the...