Touch: The Science of Hand, Heart, and Mind

Touch is the sense that makes us human.

If you are born blind or deaf, your body and brain will mostly develop normally and you can live a rich and fruitful life. But depriving a baby of social touch has dramatic consequences. If they are not regularly touched and cared for, they will develop higher lifelong levels of stress, their personality will be more fearful, and they will be less likely to explore the world.

From why brushing fingers with a waiter will make you leave a larger tip, to why choosing a hot drink in a job interview improves your chances, this is a mesmerising journey into our senses. Blending surprising stories and cutting-edge research on pleasure and pain, acclaimed neuroscientist David Linden shows how touch defines our experiences, shapes our sense of self, and bonds us together.

Touch is full of astonishing discoveries - which you'll harness to improve your personal and professional life.