Whispers of the Mind: A Neurologist’s Memoir

Fans of Oliver Sacks and Gabor Maté will be intrigued by this journey into the human brain, full of fascinating stories--both personal and professional--by a neurologist who’s dedicated her life to understanding the body’s most complex organ.

Do you hear them? The whispers that tell the untold stories of the human mind? In Whispers of the Mind, neurologist Carolyn Larkin Taylor shares stories, both professional and deeply personal, about her journey through the labyrinth of neurology. Composed of essays spanning from medical school to private practice, this memoir reveals Taylor’s growth as both a healer and a human being and, through vivid and compassionate storytelling, captures the essence of neurology--a field rarely associated with joy but rich in profound rewards.

Each essay in Whispers of the Mind chronicles true events that highlight the intricate connection between the brain, heart, and soul and illustrate the resilience of the human spirit, lessons learned from patients, and the beauty found in the courage of those facing neurological challenges. In sharing her stories, Taylor invites readers into the mystique of the human brain, providing a heartfelt glimpse into the life of a neurologist dedicated to understanding and healing the most complex organ of all--the mind.

Carolyn Larkin Taylor is a seasoned neurologist who has dedicated over three decades to the practice of medicine. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and Hahnemann Medical College, she completed a neurology residency at the University of Pennsylvania, where she was awarded the Humaneness in Medicine Award and recognized as one of Philadelphia’s Top Docs for Women. Her manuscript Through a Mother’s Eyes was awarded second place for best unpublished memoir by the Pacific Northwest Writers Association. Dr. Taylor lives in Bellingham, Washington.