in 2017 amen and his wife tara published "the brain warrior's way: ignite your energy and focus, attack illness and aging, transform pain into purpose", which harriet hall reviewed; she wrote: "much of the advice in this book is mainstream medical advice, and there are helpful practical hints like putting your food on a smaller plate and not shopping for food when you are hungry. the problem is that the good advice is inextricably mixed with false information and misleading statements, and with detailed recommendations that are not supported by science."