My Memory Sucks!: The Secret Guide to Everything About Memory

Let’s face it—if you picked up this book, you’ve probably walked into a room and immediately forgotten why you’re there. Twice. My Memory Sucks! is your hilarious, medically sound, and sneakily brilliant survival guide to the wild, wacky world of memory—why it works, why it fails, and how to make it embarrass you slightly less.Written by Dr. Harold Laski, a seasoned physician with decades of brain-wrangling experience, and Carmen Laski, EMT and part-time memory-wrangler of said physician, this book blends neuroscience with nostalgia, wit with wisdom, and science with the kind of stories you’d overhear in a very well-read barbershop.Whether you're 18 and can’t find your keys or 80 and can’t remember if you already bought this book (check the receipt!), My Memory Sucks! covers it all. You’ll discover:Why your brain stores your third-grade lunch but not your spouse’s birthdayHow to outsmart “senior moments” before they stage a coupWhat technology is doing for and to your memory (hint: it’s complicated)Why forgetting names isn’t a flaw—it’s a featureThe secret weapon memory athletes use (spoiler: no, it’s not kale)You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, you’ll probably forget a few things and have to reread them—and that’s okay. This book isn’t just a guide; it’s a mirror, a coach, and a very patient friend all rolled into one.So whether you're a student, a retiree, a trivia nerd, or someone who just walked into a bookstore and said, “Wait, what was I looking for again?”—this book is for you.Because your memory may suck, but this book doesn’t. Read more