The book tells about the 12 months that the author spent trying to comprehend his memory - its internal mechanisms, natural defenses, hidden potential - and train it. This is, in essence, a story about the place memory occupies in the life of all mankind and each of us. How has the function of memory changed over the millennia? What is the role of memory techniques in the past and present? Can anyone develop their memory to perfection? And is it necessary? You will learn how to train your memory and how memorization techniques can be useful in everyday life.