Overview

Dr. Toad's Short Book for a Long Memory is a lighthearted yet practical guide to remembering more and stressing less. No matter your age or background, you'll discover that memory isn't a fixed trait but a skill you can strengthen. With proven techniques and a touch of humor, Dr. Toad makes the process feel approachable-and even fun. Whether you're a student cramming for exams, a professional juggling countless details, or simply someone who wants to recall names and dates with ease, this illustrated book gives you tools you can use right away to strengthen your memory, boost your confidence, and enjoy the everyday wins that come with remembering what matters most. Dr. Toad's Short Book for a Long Memory is the first book in the Dr. Toad series, created to share simple, achievable solutions for the everyday challenges we all face on the path to better health and well-being.

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Reviews

""Jeffrey Tolstad, aka Dr. Toad, has a true gift for storytelling. I loved Dr. Toad's Short Book for a Long Memory and you will too! The connection between text and illustrations is truly delightful. This book deserves to be widely distributed."" - Matt Dorff, writer, producer, and director ""This book does for your brain what a gym does for your muscles. Once you know how to train your brain and peel away the layers that prevent you from basic memory, you'll be able to recall names and events with ease. Keep this book nearby-one read is not enough."" - Larry A Drum, MD ""Dr. Toad's Short Book for a Long Memory is a really wonderful and practical guide that makes remembering, in all its forms, accessible and enjoyable. Tolstad combines humor with clear, friendly instructions that encourage readers to experiment with techniques that work in daily life. The illustrations are well done in a cartoon style, using a bright color palette and breathing life into the messaging. Overall, this use-as-needed book leaves readers feeling like there are genuine ways to retrain the brain and ready to put their memory skills into action."" - Readers' Favorite 5-Star Review ""Dr. Toad wrote a fantastic book that achieves its goal of helping the reader improve their memory. I am in my early 70s and suffer from mild dementia. The techniques in this book actually helped me remember friends' names! I love how Dr. Toad encourages us to treat our memory challenges with humor and optimism, rather than with frustration and resentment."" - Edison Conklin, retired senior manager ""I run a busy wellness clinic and I'm always looking for and reading things that will help better my patients' lives. I'm definitely going to recommend Dr. TOAD'S Short Book for a Long Memory to my patients because it gives them real-world tools to use in an effort to keep their minds sharp."" - Dr. Paul S. Stately, D.C. ""I was going to write something edifying and clever but then I couldn't remember what it was and then I thought, wait a minute, I can just read this book; it's chock-full of smart and helpful insight into how to improve our brains, and an extraordinary accomplishment."" - Ernest Thompson, author of On Golden Pond and The Book of Maps

Author Information

Jeffrey Tolstad, MD, MMM, is a physician with decades of experience in both pediatric and adult anesthesiology. His career began with a foundation in psychology from the University of Southern California and grew through medical training at George Washington University, and beyond, where he developed practical strategies for learning and memory that supported his professional growth. More than forty years later, he earned a master's degree in business back at USC, where he went on to serve as Senior Associate Dean.Beyond medicine, Jeffrey has explored diverse fields-including entrepreneurial business ventures, community theater, screenwriting, and the hospitality industry-bringing a broad perspective to his work. His writing seamlessly blends insights from medicine, leadership, and personal experience with practical science, offering readers tools to strengthen their memory, improve their health, and enhance overall well-being. His books provide clear, fun and actionable guidance for navigating everyday challenges and living more fully.

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