Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do 1st Edition

I tried really hard to give this guy a chance. Eventually I had to put this book down (something I NEVER do) It is pretty apparent that the author sold a publishing company on a great idea for a book, took his advance and was unable to deliver. So it is filled with utterly ridiculous chapters about real estate prices being higher near the ocean (duh!) and all the different activities you can enjoy in water. Its almost absurd that this even got published. Great marketing but there is no book here. Read the spot on 1 Star reviews above that call it fluff. If you love water and water sports and thought maybe this book offers some interesting explanations as to why that is, turn around and move on. I'll save you the time. The answer is because you are happy enjoying water activities. This is backed by statistics on how many people surf or fish. And interviews with surfers and fisherman that say they feel different and better when participating in these activities. That is quite literally the depth of this book. It does not deliver on any of its premise. You like non-fiction and want great water related books read Shadow Divers or Barbarian Days

I’ve never written a review on Amazon, despite being an avid reader. I wanted to like this book, and took it to the beach to read. It was so disappointing. By 50 pages in, there wasn’t a shred of science or anything related to the title that was relevant to water. It was full of anecdotes, fluff, and every topic under the sun other than water. I’m writing this to just spare you the time. You won’t get what you’re looking for in the very catchy and intriguing title. - I even did a challenge with my girlfriend to open to a random page and see if what was being talked about was relevant to the title. Time and time again, it was not

Having a degree in Marine Biology, I found some of the information in the book to be a bit of "common sense"..... Or so I thought. But when I began teaching college biology to nonmajors, I realized that this book can really light those students up. Blue Mind really got some of my students excited about the oceans and ecology, engaged at greater levels with the endocrine system and hormones, gave them a better idea of anatomy and physiology, and most importantly, I think, showed my students that science is relevant NOW, and to them. Dr. Nichols is a great example of a scientist and advocate to a generation of young adults who are just waiting for his messages!

I enjoyed this book and learned several things from it. I had no idea the scientific basis for being around water and how it impacts us physiologically and can drive us to behave in certain ways. The book is written for a general audience so even if you don't have much of a scientific background, it is still accessible and easy to read and follow. Even with a science background and someone who enjoys reading books, I learned several things and it was good to read about a unique topic.

I personally couldn't finish the book because it feels like it is filled with "fluff." I listened to the audiobook and I tried several times to resume the book but it was just too boring, repetitive and generic. I don't feel like the author had enough material to fill an entire book so he had to add "fluff' to fill the pages. It is unfortunate because this could have been an interesting topic and book.

The premise is interesting and the concept is good, but how much simplistic repetition and filler content is a reader expected to endure! This "book" needs a serious edit from almost 300 pages down to maybe 4 because it quickly shifts from interesting read to water torture (pun intended) after the second dozen pages. The disorganized and repetitive thinking in the book actually undermines the entire premise. Sad I wasted my time pushing through and reading the whole thing hoping for a redemption of the author by the end.

After reading this book, don't walk, but race to the water!Full Disclosure: I recently interviewed 'J' for our Inspire Nation Show.I love this book, and I can't get enough of it! I admit, I'm a water-aholic. I learned to swim before I could walk. I've always take the opportunity to jump into the water...even in the cold. And I've always loved to ride my bike, run, walk, or drive near the water, I can't get enough of it. And now I understand why. This book is a powerful treatise to understand our connection with this magical blue stuff....it makes up the water, it makes up the sky, and it makes up us...we're over 70% water ourselves, the same exact makeup of the ocean.This is one beautiful book, and the work 'J' has done to bring water to our minds, and to help save the sea-turtles, is beyond commendable. I cannot recommend this book enough; except when given a choice between reading and heading to the water...put down the book, and head for the water...you'll thank yourself for it!

Very good read. A wonderful gift for anyone and everyone who loves water. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Brilliant book

Amazing read. As an ocean therapist this was extremely insightful

Wonderful and unique book with a powerful message.

Wanted more depth. I felt like everything I read was overly obvious, and I got the entire sense of the book from the book jacket.

well written, but imo too scientific for my liking, not what I expected.