Sleep: The Secrets of Slumber

by Lisa Varadi

Sleep invites you to explore the benefits to be gained from the simple act of sleeping.
The body's natural way of reenergizing and healing, sleep nourishes the mind and body with its numerous health benefits. Whether you sleep like a baby or are a perennial insomniac, Sleep will guide you through the cultural and historical perspectives of shut-eye, explain why our body clocks are so important, and delve into the four stages of sleep, from shallow to deep. You'll learn about why it's so important to nourish the mind, what really goes on when you're dreaming and how to tackle the perpetual problem of insomnia. So pyjamas at ready...it's time to get the best night's sleep you've ever had

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help

143 pages, Hardcover

Published March 19, 2019

About the author

Lisa received her bachelor's degree in Human Biology from the University of Toronto in 2001. She then completed her four year doctorate at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2005.
Lisa is the author of Sleep: The Secrets of Slumber and The Insomnia Diet. She has been featured in numerous publications and is frequently invited to speak to various groups and organizations. Lisa currently operates a practice with a focus on the management of Insomnia.

Reviews

[Vanya Prodanova · Rating 3 out of 5]

Четох из други ревюта, че книжното копие е много красиво. Направих си труда да погледна в Амазон мостри на страници от книгата и определено е книжка за излагане на показ с цел да бъде красива и да изразява статус на човек, който е отговорен със съня си уж. :)

Но когато я слушаш без да бъдеш манипулиран от красивото оформление и илюстрации, нещата с книгата не са много идеални. Много кратка беше - три часа. Първите два ми допаднаха много. Бяха тип sleep 101 или sleep for dummies. Дава ти най-важната информация в опростен и структуриран ред. Идеално като начало преди да се прехвърлиш към по-задълбочените и аналитични книги по темата. Последният един час беше с конкретни упражнения за релаксация и mindfulness, което придаде много неприятен привкус на книгата. Уби се очарованието и книгата се превърна в повърхностна простотия. Сигурно защото съм чела добри книги по темата и намерих тези упражнения и насоки накрая направо за обидни към всяко човешко същество. Ако живеехме в измислен перфектен свят, щяха да са чудесни насоките, в реалността - ми, обидно е.

Та, първите два часа си струваха слушането, но ако имаше начин да знам какво следва след това, щях да спра книгата до там, за да не се дразня. :)

[C2015 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was actually surprised… I know quite a bit about sleep as I researched it more than once. This tidy little book… It was how it looked that really caught my eye LOL… Actually did teach me something about sleep. I would say it’s a really good overview especially for someone who doesn’t know anything about sleep. Cheers!

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of the best 'summary style' books on sleep out there.
Incredibly up to date on new sleep research and is presented in a way whereby you can skip any information that doesn't interest you.
Would highly recommend for both healthcare/sleep professionals and those curious to learn more about their own sleep.

[Jelena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this read! It's short and sweet and came at a time when I really needed the reminder of the importance of sleep. What I got from it was that its not meant to be groundbreaking, but is meant to break the stigma and remind us of the importance of better sleep habits. Especially enjoyed the actionable exercises.

[Pomodoro516 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love how straight to the point and easy to understand they presented the science about sleep. Enjoyed learning and the audiobook narrated was pretty good. I liked how this book also gave suggestions on sleep positions or exercises to practice to promote better sleep, I just wish I had a physical version to refer to bc the descriptions were hard to picture through the audio narration.

[Danny Lynch · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent little book on the science of sleep, how to tackle sleep issues and ways to improve your sleep. It’s not just for those who have problems with sleeping. Everyone would benefit from reading this book. Perfect bedtime reading.

[Amandanoel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some helpful info but super dry and kind of boring. Also was not sure why it was organized the way it was. Would have been better as a series of articles, but will take away some renewed sleep hygiene practices anyways

[Kat Mulligan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. Contains a lot of good information as well as helpful tips and exercises

[Helen Hanna]

This is a great book on sleep with lots of fresh insights and up-to-date information.

[Shruti Bhandari-Kothari · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple and useful book rich in information and insights related to sleep with great exercise and activity worksheets

[Chanel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute, little book with artwork and condensed science-backed info. I got this for a sleep deprived person and might gift it to another person as well!

[Cathy Regular · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.0/5.0

[Yavor Angelov · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good overview on all topics related to sleep with some very helpful exercises on meditation, focus and letting go. A great intro book to sleep for everyone interested in this topic.

[Amber Griffis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full of so much useful information, and guidance. A super easy ready too

[Lydia · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found this book somewhat interesting but quite long and factual without many easy to follow tips and routines. I would have liked to have more ways to improve my sleep that solely facts. If you wanting to learn more about the science behind sleep then this book might be a great start.

[Simon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Listened to this audiobook while I was ready to sleep last night, but I fell asleep within 5 minutes! lol. I will have to re- listen while am awake to know better what it is talking about. give it a 4 stars for now, as it made me fall asleep almost immediately, which was the purpose for me to read this kind of book about sleep.