As a speech-language pathologist, I really appreciated this book. I recognized some research that we went over in graduate school and it made me feel like I could trust the rest of the author's reports/ findings. It felt a little disjointed at times but it did eventually all come together and make sense as a whole.

I enjoyed the style and format of this nonfiction book which combined science, memoir, linguistics, and a bit of self help. The author’s writing and writing style are particularly engaging.

In its memoir-like narrative, this book is the author's journey toward finding peace with a significant event in her life. It's a personal exploration that may resonate with you in your own unique way.

"Third Ear" is filled with many tidbits of information across philosophy, biology, space, and time, coalescing into the overarching message of simply listening. Not just listening with your ears but truly listening to everything around you. This book is not a "how to" do that, but the experience Rosner pulls from some readers may undoubtedly relate to. There are elements of Rosner's Jewish faith sprinkled throughout, not in a religious way but more in the spiritual sense, that many people can relate to, even if you do not share the same background in faith as Rosner.

At times, the book seems to bounce around from idea to idea, a story here and a story there, but it's intentional. Sometimes, I thought to myself, "What does this have to do with the third ear?" Toward the end, it does come together.

While 'Third Ear' isn't a manual on how to become a better listener, it has the potential to inspire such a transformation. It encourages moments of self-reflection, echoing the book's message that it's okay to slow down in our fast-paced lives.

I've never swam with dolphins, but I think I need to go and do that now :)