I was just re-reading some notes from my awesome trip to Raleigh a few ago where I learned all about Functional Movement Systems and got to hear some pretty amazing speakers. I just came across a quote from one of them that made me smile because, well, it’s pretty much always true for me.
“People who can palpate well have an anatomy book on their bedside table.” – Behnad Honarbakhsh
And while I don’t have a bedside table, I almost constantly have one anatomy book or another next to my bed – I am always trying to find new ways to understand the body and improve my skills as a clinician. I thought it would be fun to give you a look at the current edition of #booksnexttomybed.
As you can see, I read a bunch of things at one time, and while my taste can vary somewhat, I usually have something in my stack related to health and the body, meditation and the mind and usually at least one fiction read. This pile contains reference, re-reading, partially read and a couple I am hoping to start soon! Here’s a quick rundown:
Thieme Atlas of Anatomy – by far my favorite anatomy book of all time (for the musculo-skeletal system) – yes, I like it much better than Netter.
The Sports Gene – a fascinating look at the nature v nurture in athletic excellence, and some super interesting research.
How to Meditate – I haven’t started this yet, but I am a huge fan of Pema Chodron’s writing, and am excited to give this one a read.
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Descartes’ Error– an oldie but a goody – I love the way Damasio talks about the mind and body though it can definitely get a bit technical. This is a throwback to my days doing neurosci research, and tend to re-read it every so often when I am missing that world.
The Story of the Human Body – just started this, am hoping to come glean some good info though!
Ruling Your World – another meditation book that’s long been on my list. I often re-read and recommend Sakyong Mipham’s other book: Turning the Mind into an Ally for people looking to get into meditation – really accessible and practical.
Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage – And while I do read all of the above for fun – here’s my bit of fiction! Murakami is a perennial favorite of mine, and this one was a quick read that I found really enjoyable.
That’s what I’m reading these days – what’s on your nightstand?
