What people are saying about The Immortal Mind:
“This book blew me away. As I read it, I shared many of the stories with my wife. Why? While I have
studied the philosophy of mind since graduate school in the early 2000s, Dr. Egnor makes some
fresh insights because of his training and experience as a neurosurgeon. If you want to know if
there’s good evidence for the existence of the soul, The Immortal Mind is a must-read.”
— Sean McDowell, PhD, professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, author/editor of
more than 20 books, and a popular YouTuber
“Following the pioneering work of the late Wilder Penfield, neurosurgeon Michael Egnor and
science writer Denyse O’Leary revolutionize the study of the human mind as radically separate
from the brain. Materialism collapses in the face of their remorseless evidentiary assault on the
unclothed emperors of neuroscience.”
—George Gilder, Senior Fellow of the Discovery Institute, New York Times bestselling author
“A fascinating and insightful examination of the scientific evidence for the continuity of consciousness
after the death of our body, because our mind transcends the brain.”
—Pim van Lommel, cardiologist, author of Consciousness Beyond Life
“Courageous. Drawing from 40 years in neurosurgery, they argue that real people don’t fit into tidy
physicalist categories—they are far more complex than that. Egnor and O’Leary make the case for
the mind being more than simply the brain not by stepping outside of neuroscience, but by pointing
to evidence within it. They show that clinical neuroscience itself points to the reality that we are
so much more than just our brains. The Immortal Mind is an important and well-argued addition to
the conversation on mind, brain, and soul, and I highly recommend that you read it.”
—Dr. Sharon Dirckx, PhD, speaker, broadcaster, and author of Am I Just My Brain?
“Dr Egnor speaks as a neurosurgeon who has performed over seven thousand brain operations, a
medical school professor who has taught medical students and aspiring neurosurgeons for forty years,
and as a diligent researcher who has applied the rigorous methods of science to discoveries about how
the brain works. In eloquent language, Michael Egnor and Denyse O’Leary present compelling scientific
evidence alongside extracts from 2,000 years of philosophy to give conclusive evidence that the
human soul is real and that human beings are not mere machines made of meat. This book is essential
reading for seekers of Truth who desire to know the real meaning of life.”
—Reverend Lee Kenyon, Parochial Administrator, St. John Henry Newman Catholic Church
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An informative and rich exploration of the reality of the human soul’s immortality. Neurosurgeon Michael Egnor and journalist Denyse O’Leary present a compelling synthesis of neuroscience and metaphysical inquiry, challenging the dogmas of scientific materialism… This work is not only timely but also stands as a testament to the enduring quest for truth in both science and faith. I highly recommend this book to intellectuals and laypeople interested in the realities about God, objective morality, and the soul’s eternal destination.
—Dr. Scott D. G. Ventureyra, theologian, philosopher, and author of On the Origin of Consciousness and Making Sense of Nonsense
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A must-read book not just for anyone grappling with the mind-body problem but also for anyone trying to understand what it truly means to be human.
—William A. Dembski, PhD, author of The Design Inference
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Who better to tell us about the mind than a highly experienced brain surgeon who has performed surgery on literally thousands of brains, probed deep into the brain with electrodes, and treated people with brain injuries?… The Immortal Mind makes a compelling scientific case against a purely materialistic view of the human person.
—Nancy Pearcey, professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University, and the author of bestselling books Total Truth, Love Thy Body, and The Toxic War on Masculinity.
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In engaging and easy-to-read prose, Michael Egnor brings his many years of experience with actual patients to back up claims that the human mind is not just an aspect of the brain but a spiritual reality. The reader will come away with faith in his common sense restored by looking at the evidence from science that the authors present. Science, rather than materialistic assumptions current in academia, points to our being persons capable of knowing and choosing freely, which is what the Judeo-Christian tradition maintained all along. An important and timely contribution.
—Fr. Martin Hilbert, The Oratory / Holy Family Church, author of A Catholic Case for Intelligent Design
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The Immortal Mind is an important new book advancing thought about that old question: Is there a difference between the mind and the brain?… While the topics of the mind and the brain can be complicated, this book is written so well that it is never ponderous or difficult. Stories, including sometimes moving stories of Dr. Egnor’s experiences as a neurosurgeon and of his life, as well as clear explanations in addition to the narrative trail help to make the book readable and compelling. Not easily forgotten, The Immortal Mind is a book that continues to provoke contemplation after the last page is read.
—Stephanie West Allen, JD, teacher, writer, conflict resolution professional, former lawyer and professor
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