The Memory Book: The Classic Guide to Improving Your Memory at Work, at School, and at Play

Name: The Memory Book: The Classic Guide to Improving Your Memory at Work, at School, and at Play
Price: 9.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (2333 reviews)
Author: Harry Lorayne

by Harry Lorayne

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4.4 (2,333)

4.4 stars from 2,333 reviews. Top 77% of Nonfiction books we track.

208 pages~3.5 hr readPublished by Guang yuan chu ban shePublished 1974-01-01

$9.9933% off peak

Last checked: Jun 3, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You struggle to remember names at parties or networking events and want a practical fix that doesn't require apps.
You're studying for exams or learning a language and need techniques to lock information into your brain faster.
You're curious how memory champions train their minds and want to steal their methods for everyday life.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a neuroscience deep dive into how memory works at the biological level.
You prefer modern apps and spaced repetition software over manual memory techniques.
You want quick fixes for serious memory problems like dementia or age-related cognitive decline.

About this book

Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas present a memory improvement system designed to enhance performance across multiple areas of life. The book teaches techniques for reading with greater speed and comprehension, retaining phone numbers and other data mentally, remembering important dates, learning foreign language vocabulary, improving academic performance, and recalling personal details in social contexts. The system is presented as applicable to work, school, sports, and leisure activities, with the goal of making users more effective and capable in these domains.

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$1.99 – $14.99

Currently on sale at $9.99 — 33% off peak. Price has dropped 21 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 59 days. Typically stays discounted for 8 days.

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Currently around #18K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.4★ from 2,333 reviews

Gaining approximately 7 new reviews per month. Rating has remained stable at 4.4 over the tracking period.

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