Why do we remember? How do we forget? And what is memory, after all? By answering these and other questions, the smart and funny book This Is My Stronghold allows us to see in new ways one of the most amazing human abilities. Two sisters from Norway, a neuropsychologist and renowned author, skillfully weave history, science and their own research into the story, opening up before the reader a fascinating panorama of the understanding of memory - from the Renaissance and the discovery of the seahorse-shaped hippocampus to our time. In light of the most relevant Scientific ideas of the 21st century show the role of various parts of the brain, the reasons for forgetting childhood memories and memory difficulties under stress and depressive states. The authors interview experts of all stripes, from the planet's top neuroscientists to Ingmar Bergman's daughter, who help us understand how our memory works, why it sometimes fails, and what we can do to strengthen it. Cutting-edge science coverage and compelling writing make this book about human memory truly unforgettable.