Has anyone here read this book?

I have. It’s a fantastic book.

I agree. The book is more about the author's journey from journalist to memory champion and the people and systems he meets and learns about along his journey. It is not a "how-to" book on improving your memory.

It gives a history of techniques and explains what the "Memory Palace" is with a short exercise to show you how easy it is.

Reading the reviews on Amazon will give you more than enough information as to what the book is about.

The Memory Palace technique is only easy if you are a good visualiser. This may be normal, but as I have mild aphantasia ('hypophantasia') and struggle with imagery I wouldn't know. I can just about manage with Peg and Link systems, but probably not as much as I used to able to do (I once memorised 300 tax cases for an exam).

https://aphantasia.com/

Thanks everyone. I ordered the book for my son. I think he has a good memory and this may make it even better. We watched THE MENTALIST together and he talked about the Memory Palace.. Mikey seemed intrigued....

Hi Slim King.
The BBC Sherlock Holmes with Benedict Cumberbatch had an episode involving Memory Palace

Remember It by Nelson Dellis is a great contemporary introduction to many mnemonic techniques. Moonwalking is a great inspiration, but doesn’t have a ton of specific details.

I agree that while Moonwalking with Einstein is an excellent book, it's not the first book I'd recommend for memory technique instruction. Instead, I'd suggest starting with one of Dominic O'Brien's books, such as How to Develop a Brilliant Memory Week by Week: 50 Proven Ways to Enhance Your Memory Skills. Dominic is an 8-time World Memory Champion, and his books are great.

It's a great book.