Sleep - Rock Thy Brain: An appreciation of the wonders and mysteries of sleep

by Daniel Crean

Rock They Brain is an overview of what scientists know about sleep and an appreciation of sleep as a fun and inexpensive recreational activity that helps us live better. This survey is not written in a technical manner. Although scientifically grounded, this is not a medical book. The Sleepdex.org website, which formed the background for this book, is larger and has more details and references to scientific journals to back up our claims. The Sleep, Rock Thy Brain, comes from Shakespeare’s Hamlet (Act III, Scene II). We like this quote because it suggests what we are getting at. Although sleep is important for the whole body, the brain (and mind) stand the most to benefit from good sleep and are most at risk when sleep goes awry. “Rock” as a verb has different connotations today than it did in Shakespeare’s time. The modern meaning of rock as a rally to high living and enthusiastic embrace of what life offers is what we want to convey here. this book is not a how-to guide for overcoming insomnia. If you are looking for advice on solving your insomnia, consult your doctor.

80 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 26, 2014

Reviews

[Jenni Oglethorpe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is unlike other books about sleep. The focus is not in telling the reader how to get over insomnia. It's more a celebration of sleep and its place in the balanced life. They should have called it "The Joy of Sleep". It's a rally call to put sleep back to its proper place in our busy lives.