Wired for Love: A Neuroscientist's Journey Through Romance, Loss, and the Essence of Human Connection
Apr 2022 · Flatiron Books
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A renowned neuroscientist's deeply personal exploration of love, loss, and the brain's remarkable capacity for connection.
At thirty-seven, Dr. Stephanie Cacioppo was content being single, fulfilled by her groundbreaking research on the neuroscience of romantic love. That changed when she met the world's foremost expert on loneliness, leading to a whirlwind romance, marriage, and a shared office at the University of Chicago. After seven inseparable years, Stephanie lost her beloved husband, John, following his intense battle with cancer.
In Wired for Love, Stephanie weaves together a captivating science story and a poignant love story. She shares illuminating insights into how and why we fall in love, what sustains love, and how we process love lost—all grounded in cutting-edge findings in brain chemistry and behavioral science. Her moving personal narrative and pioneering work enrich each other, creating a singular blend of science and lyricism that's essential reading for anyone seeking connection.
At thirty-seven, Dr. Stephanie Cacioppo was content being single, fulfilled by her groundbreaking research on the neuroscience of romantic love. That changed when she met the world's foremost expert on loneliness, leading to a whirlwind romance, marriage, and a shared office at the University of Chicago. After seven inseparable years, Stephanie lost her beloved husband, John, following his intense battle with cancer.
In Wired for Love, Stephanie weaves together a captivating science story and a poignant love story. She shares illuminating insights into how and why we fall in love, what sustains love, and how we process love lost—all grounded in cutting-edge findings in brain chemistry and behavioral science. Her moving personal narrative and pioneering work enrich each other, creating a singular blend of science and lyricism that's essential reading for anyone seeking connection.
About the author
Stephanie Cacioppo is one of the world’s leading authorities on the neuroscience of social connections. Her work on the neurobiology of romantic love and loneliness has been published in top academic journals and covered by The New York Times, CNN and National Geographic, among others.
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