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"absolutely fascinating"

"highly recommend"

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"well written a good second to the "how the brain works" new scientist book"

"philosophical thinking highly recommended!"

"the author is the narrator and he is a great communicator who contextualises his ideas clearly and succinctly"

"i learnt so much in this easy to read and informative book"

"i have already listened to it more than once and will probably keep re visiting it!"

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"if you have only read this book then it's well worth 4 or 5 stars it's well written and highly enlightening"

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"recommend this as a brilliant read along with author's others"

"a very insightful read and due to short chapters can easily be picked up and put down anytime"

"of particular interest to everyone especially now is chapter 5 episode 5 where eagleman reprises one of those seminal experiments which gives deep insight into our behaviour"

"very clear explanations of how my brain works"

"this is a stunning achievement"

"this is a visually stunning volume in which eagleman provides an abundance of information insights and counsel with regard to what the brain is and does"

"this is a thoroughly enjoyable and informative book"

"very detailed and informative"

"neuroscience made simple by this brilliant neuroscientist"

"i studied some neuroscience at university and this was a great fresher a whistle stop tour of everything we know about the brain so far"

"this book will make you truly appreciate what it is you have up there and the things it does"

"absolutely fantastic book!"

"if you have only read this book then it's well worth 4 or 5 stars it's well written and highly enlightening"

"this is an excellent resume of the internal workings of the brain"

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"the first couple of chapters are dedicated to explaining the basic functions of the brain memory learning sensing the world around us but interspersed with accounts of interesting experiments and anecdotes that result in the reader feeling like they are hearing a fascinating story rather than receiving a dry lecture"

"clear and brimming with enthusiasm and genuine knowledge for anyone who isn't up to date with brain science this book will be a revelation"

"this is an easy read for almost anyone and extremely stimulating"

"i study psychology and it's an incredibly complex area and reading academic papers can be hard work so an academic who can make this area of research so easy to understand is a god send!"

"other books on the human brain have been interesting and informative but sometimes hard work"

"best to finish a chapter section and then go back and read the extra bits"

"strongly recommended"

"a must read for anyone who is a science student"

"engaging and interesting"

"this is a truly great audiobook"

"easy to read and fascinating"

"interesting and informative and written in an accessible style for the non scientist"

"a curious mind will enjoy it"

"this book is a brilliant introduction into the way your mind makes you think"

"well organised readable smart book"

"the generously annotated "endnotes are also enlightening as is the "glossary"

"well written keeps you interested with lots of intriguing topics"

"well organised readable smart book"

"it is the book of the tv series and follows it pretty closely although the tv series was also excellent"

"i would however recommend incognito one of his other books as a more comprehensive and more interesting look at the brain"

"the bbc did a tv series on this book i look forward to viewing when it is rebroadcast to reconnect those synaptic connections"

"it sits there sealed in the dark chamber of our skull between our ears yet it is responsible for giving us the greatest show in the universe"

"duly acknowledging that i am a tourist in the field of neuroscience i know of no other book that offers more and better information than does this one begin italics in layman’s terms end italics with its value enhanced even more by the aforementioned illustrations"

"outstanding book on my second read through now"

"the book itself is a sensory pleasure beautifully illustrated printed on high quality paper a lovely thing in itself as well as a very informative and stimulating read"

"ok i accept that for some readers this might be a good thing and the tv show is at times certainly not for the brain cell challenged which is to its credit it's not a dumbed down vapid waste of space with lots of pretty pictures so a sort of abridged version of the script text may get its points and info across without confusing people including me at times but i still despite my advanced age 54 like to have intelligent not vacuous text be it in print or on the screen"

"the book and series also gives insights this reader was only generally aware of and had never seen written down about how fragile our perception of our surroundings actually is"

"i would however recommend incognito one of his other books as a more comprehensive and more interesting look at the brain"

"an engaging read of some of the questions brain science throws up and the latest research"

"the book itself is a sensory pleasure beautifully illustrated printed on high quality paper a lovely thing in itself as well as a very informative and stimulating read"

"if you liked incognito: the secret lives of the brain you will like this one!"

"somehow the author deals with this sophisticated subject without drowning the reader in unnecessary details and nomenclature"

"secondly i've also read incognito which is a more immersive read does contain more detail and pulls off that trick of making you feel that you rather than the author is the smart one"

"those without a science background will enjoy this because like many medical writers the author has a way with words which satisfies factually and stylistically"

"if you enjoyed this book you will definitely enjoy incognito"

"enjoyable enough but hard work to get through compared to some other authors"

"ok i accept that for some readers this might be a good thing and the tv show is at times certainly not for the brain cell challenged which is to its credit it's not a dumbed down vapid waste of space with lots of pretty pictures so a sort of abridged version of the script text may get its points and info across without confusing people including me at times but i still despite my advanced age 54 like to have intelligent not vacuous text be it in print or on the screen"

"instead it makes strong points and provide evidence about the conclusions and assumptions made"

"a good introduction to some of the concepts and applications of neurology"

"ok i accept that for some readers this might be a good thing and the tv show is at times certainly not for the brain cell challenged which is to its credit it's not a dumbed down vapid waste of space with lots of pretty pictures so a sort of abridged version of the script text may get its points and info across without confusing people including me at times but i still despite my advanced age 54 like to have intelligent not vacuous text be it in print or on the screen"

"i would however recommend incognito one of his other books as a more comprehensive and more interesting look at the brain"

"bought for my wife but we have both enjoyed reading it"

"though well written and mildly insightful having read and researched upon the brain as an academic it was lacking depth!"

"i a still enjoying reading this book"

"the first couple of chapters are dedicated to explaining the basic functions of the brain memory learning sensing the world around us but interspersed with accounts of interesting experiments and anecdotes that result in the reader feeling like they are hearing a fascinating story rather than receiving a dry lecture"

"those of us who watched the six part pbs series based on this companion book are especially grateful to have it available so that we can continue to increase our understanding of what the human brain is and does…as well as of what it can do if properly nourished"

"extremely readable and everything is explained clearly in words and coloured diagrams"

"it sits there sealed in the dark chamber of our skull between our ears yet it is responsible for giving us the greatest show in the universe"

"the book itself is a sensory pleasure beautifully illustrated printed on high quality paper a lovely thing in itself as well as a very informative and stimulating read"

"having read great reviews on this book i thought it would be entertaining"

"good easy read"

"truely inspirational"

"mother nature will then tell which approaches are blind alleys and which move us further down the road of understanding the blueprints of our own mind"

"i am much happier now!"

"made many points to stimulate discussion"

"pure brainyness"

"excellent mix of professional explanations backed up with diagrams and laymen examples!"

"straightforward clear fascinating"

"very interesting indeed"

"good service"

"key concepts are illustrated with photographs or reproductions to the extent that scientific accuracy allows and a mini commentary accompanies most of them"

"excellent introduction to neuroscience"

"this book of how the brain works is a great read and highly recommended"

"ok i accept that for some readers this might be a good thing and the tv show is at times certainly not for the brain cell challenged which is to its credit it's not a dumbed down vapid waste of space with lots of pretty pictures so a sort of abridged version of the script text may get its points and info across without confusing people including me at times but i still despite my advanced age 54 like to have intelligent not vacuous text be it in print or on the screen"

"duly acknowledging that i am a tourist in the field of neuroscience i know of no other book that offers more and better information than does this one begin italics in layman’s terms end italics with its value enhanced even more by the aforementioned illustrations"

"the subject is definitely interesting but you may as well just watch the series"

"book was delivered promptly and was in perfect condition as expected"

"it is a very good read !"

"hard work at times but well worth the effort"

"this was purchased for my husband who has found it a fascinating and informative read"

"easy flowing narrative"

"love david eagleman he has the ability to write about a complex subject but with the feel of a novel"

"fascinating book well packaged"

"full of interesting facts"

"totally recommend it!"

"well worth the read"

"very interesting book easy to read!"

"it's a great eye opener to how our brain sitting in its crammed dark soundless room makes sense of our world"

"a good and easy to read overview"

"overall the book is compelling and succinct going into enough detail to explain tough concepts without overloading the reader with difficult scientific details or boring them with heavy explanations"

"in zoology is 'steam driven'"

"still a good read nonetheless"

"this is a wonderfully written book about a wonderful object"

"it used to be that if you watched a fascinating tv series the book of the series treated you to more detail that can be easily covered on screen"

"a very insightful read and due to short chapters can easily be picked up and put down anytime"

"a fascinating read"

"very educational and easy to read book"

"it's extremely well written it explains the concepts of neuroscience in an entertaining and informative manner"

"if you enjoyed this book you will definitely enjoy incognito"

"well written a good second to the "how the brain works" new scientist book"

"those of us who watched the six part pbs series based on this companion book are especially grateful to have it available so that we can continue to increase our understanding of what the human brain is and does…as well as of what it can do if properly nourished"

"overall the book is a good read and you will learn a thing or two about the brain but i much prefer 'the idiot brain' by dean burnett"

"the generously annotated "endnotes are also enlightening as is the "glossary"

"i study psychology and it's an incredibly complex area and reading academic papers can be hard work so an academic who can make this area of research so easy to understand is a god send!"

"interesting and informative and written in an accessible style for the non scientist"

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"brilliant book if you want to know more about the brain"

"having read great reviews on this book i thought it would be entertaining"

"you will think more be more humble but also more proud of having one a brain"

"other books on the human brain have been interesting and informative but sometimes hard work"

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"this is the breakthrough psychology needs it makes sense of our lives we are fed thoughts that our brain produces we get to use them if they do not use us it is a whole new concept of human life enlightenment for the observant "

"it is an easy book to understand and holds your attention"

"most of the images are from the pbs series "the brain with david eagleman" and supplement the lively and eloquent narrative"

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"i really liked this book"

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"in essence he exposes the core mechanism which leads to the collapse of empathy and the beginning of fascistic thinking"

"love david eagleman he has the ability to write about a complex subject but with the feel of a novel"

"recommend this as a brilliant read along with author's others"

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"excellent description for laymen and scientists alike on recently gained knowledge of the brain a difficult human organ to get at and study in depth"

"the exploration towards the end of the book of the possibilities for artificial intelligence and brain immortality were a little harder to follow but worth making the effort"

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"most readable and enlightening"

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"the first couple of chapters are dedicated to explaining the basic functions of the brain memory learning sensing the world around us but interspersed with accounts of interesting experiments and anecdotes that result in the reader feeling like they are hearing a fascinating story rather than receiving a dry lecture"

"just as interesting second time round"

"it lies at the heart of who we are how we feel what we think how we react how we live"

"i love anything to do with the brain and this is clear and easy to understand"

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"excellent description for laymen and scientists alike on recently gained knowledge of the brain a difficult human organ to get at and study in depth"

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"answers lots of questions"

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"it's a great eye opener to how our brain sitting in its crammed dark soundless room makes sense of our world"

"i am very new to the brain but i'm exploring the concept of memory so this book was ideal to learn the basics in how the brain functions"

"i received the hardback version as a christmas present in 2015"

"excellent description for laymen and scientists alike on recently gained knowledge of the brain a difficult human organ to get at and study in depth"

"what a fabulous book!"

"as always in science the important thing is to run the experiments and assess the results"

"eagleman tells it well"

"it is the book of the tv series and follows it pretty closely although the tv series was also excellent"

"this is the breakthrough psychology needs it makes sense of our lives we are fed thoughts that our brain produces we get to use them if they do not use us it is a whole new concept of human life enlightenment for the observant "

"easy for layperson as well"

"the bbc documentary series was also amazing"

"brilliantly written"

"this book is a brilliant introduction into the way your mind makes you think"

"the possibilities might just be endless for our future descendants"

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"at the moment we’re surrounded by mysteries: many that we recognize and many we haven’t yet registered"

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"prof taylor is a great communicator judging by his media appearances and he may have left these out for valid reasons but i’d welcome a 2nd edition addressing these things"

"such a informative book really well written from a man with a clear passion for what he does fascinating what sleep actually does for us!"

"and it will probably change your approach to life because as you work through it you realise how important sleep is to so many areas of life whose connection to it you had never thought of"

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"the best thing about this book other than its readable style is that dr walker backs up all his statements with detailed explanations of the research carried out and the interpretation of the results leaving readers in no doubt about his conclusions"

"the clarity of the examples the empathy towards the listener always clear about the health risks never patronising make this book wonderful to read"

"such practices have powered the greatest advances in human welfare in the history of the race"

"walker weaves science and storytelling into a compelling narrative that challenges our current societal conversation that makes heroes out of the sleep deprived"

"inspiring read surely something to reflect upon and hopefully change one’s life patterns"

"in turn this has improved my mental health made me more energetic less moody more productive improved my physical capabilities and my skin is the best it has ever been"

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"some fascinating stats and compelling at stages"

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"walker’s concerns are certainly genuine and his accounts of a world plagued by sleep deprivation are real"

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"after reading the book i saw the quietly spoken english man on a podcast and he came across extremely well"

"he present facts about sleep with exceptional lucidity"

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"matthew walker is a good neuroscientist and his description of the science behind sleep patterns is very helpful"

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"i enjoyed the book although it was more scientific than i expected even though did say science in the title ?"

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"it just enforcing the wisdom around good sleep"

"really useful"

"our local branch of rospa advanced driving will be looking into this aspect of fatigue and what can be done to promote alert and safe drivers"

"the conclusions and suggestions for individual and societal change are very compelling"

"a really comprehensive read if you are looking to find out how to improve your sleep but also more intricate details of how our brains and bodies benefit from sleeping"

"walker writes a passionate account of the importance of sleep in mitigating everything from cancer cardio vascular disease dementia and obesity as well as its ability to promote learning improved immunity and mental health"

"valuable information that can change and improve lives with the act of sleep"

"a neuroscientist with an elegant sense of humour and the skill of a poet!"

"really good read and helpful info to get a good nights aleep"

"it’s really well written & interesting"

"let's start a revolution for a better life quality!"

"strong recommendation!"

"walker writes a passionate account of the importance of sleep in mitigating everything from cancer cardio vascular disease dementia and obesity as well as its ability to promote learning improved immunity and mental health"

"our local branch of rospa advanced driving will be looking into this aspect of fatigue and what can be done to promote alert and safe drivers"

"if you want to be healthier happier slimmer and more efficient and effective at work please read this book!"

"for most industries with the exceptions of firms like google and nasa an upheaval of human resource policy would diminish profits in ways that are difficult to predict"

"this books enhanced the "sleep science" lectures i have attended"

"this book is an incredibly useful read packed full of interesting facts about the importance of sleep and how to get more of it"

"such a informative book really well written from a man with a clear passion for what he does fascinating what sleep actually does for us!"

"in fiercely competitive industries changes as suggested will take decades or centuries"

"this monumental book encompasses a lifetime of research and a harvest of studies from around the world and it is brimming with theories and ideas and stories"

"taking full advantage of the latest research equipment and experiments this presents a full frank and alarming review of both our understanding of sleep and the consequences of the ways we're murdering it"

"lots of interesting insights in this book"

"good night!"

"it’s a real life saver"

"it is written in such as a way that it feels like a thriller in man y ways rather than just an educational book"

"it's written in an interesting and accessible way for the reasonably intelligent reader and contains some really useful if slightly scary info on how our brains work while we sleep and even more scarily the consequences of not sleeping enough"

"why we sleep was riveting reading for me"

"great summary of research writing enjoyable to read i bought this having first read it from the library"

"interesting look into how sleep works why we sleep and everyday advice on how get the most from your sleep"

"one other area of focus is the role that artificial light caffeine alcohol and sleeping pills have on the suppression of good quality sleep"

"full of fascinating sciencey information interesting anecdotes and practical info on how to sleep better and why this or that technique works"

"walker's facile statement that any one dream can be given different explanations by different commentators he plays some sort of hoax on his students where he gives any dream they tell him about the same interpretation merely illustrates his failure to understand what he is talking about"

"matthew walker is a good neuroscientist and his description of the science behind sleep patterns is very helpful"

"matthew walker does a remarkable job condensing the most relevant knowledge and latest facts from studies on sleep"

"the economic incentives for firms to change to healthy sleep plans would go against their short term incentives"

"i can only recommend this book to anyone who has ever experienced that strange physical mental emotional state we refer as sleeping"

"it is very engaging read as well as informative the authors language is eloquent easy and very readable"

"this has to be one of the most compelling and fascinating ‘wellness’ books i’ve ever read"

"lots of very useful information about sleep from one of the world experts on the subject"

"some parts were dry but the insightful sections made this a worthwhile read overall"

"in turn this has improved my mental health made me more energetic less moody more productive improved my physical capabilities and my skin is the best it has ever been"

"the most enlightening reference i have ever read"

"soooo interesting very helpful i have slept for 8 hours each day for a week now and will keep this habit for sure thanks to all those interesting studies"

"good read and fast shipping"

"one caveat to the book and more generally applicable to science based advice is that we should use this powerful information in a holistic way"

"interesting topic and seems to be in depth maybe it's just not what i was expecting"

"the information about sleep in this book seems so very important for all in my view it’s a must read for everybody very potentially life saving information"

"if you're into self improvement of any kind this book is absolutely unparalleled"

"effective self help book giving advice on why sleep is important and how to get enough sleep"

"book arrived in perfect conditions"

"a really comprehensive read if you are looking to find out how to improve your sleep but also more intricate details of how our brains and bodies benefit from sleeping"

"what's more it's thoroughly readable a precious commodity in a science book without dumbing down for the reader"

"it's given me more energy and quality of life with a few simple tweaks from the information here"

"who knew that sleep plays such an integral part in our overall well being"

"suggestions are simple and practical highly recommended"

"while not a self help manual or a how to guide it is having a profound effect on how i approach my life and i find myself recommending it and sharing the findings of it with family friends and policy makers"

"it explains the science behind caffeine and alcohol and how these affect our brains impacting negatively"

"useful insights for the power of sleep for your brain and body health"

"well there could be a much simpler explanation"

"man insightful comments on the need to establish a regular sleep pattern"

"would highly recommend this very thorough examination of sleep or the lack thereof in society"

"i hope i can find the resolve to change mine before it's too late and i will be pressing this book on everyone i know with evangelical zeal"

"i am a medical professional and know about the importance of restful sleep but found so much new information about sleep and brain development that is very important to know for all"

"this book raises awareness regarding the need for sleep in a clear and compelling read"

"insight and helpful understanding of the shared behaviour"

"very interesting read backed up with in depth research"

"do you feel you're not performing well enough at sports?"

"another great book that was marinated in rain water outside the text was bought to life by the rippled pages and darker paper"

"a superb clear and comprehensive account of sleep why we need it how much we need what the latest science is"

"should be widely read"

"many books i read are about a subject i am quite familiar so the overall gain is slight but significant"

"part of me is also gratified to find scientific confirmation of old wives' tales and instincts about sleep: "an hour before midnight is worth two after" "sleep is nature's healer" "got to get my beauty sleep" etc"

"written by a prof it's readable and even humorous in parts and is a great myths buster around this the most important aspect of life"

"maybe you have high blood pressure?"

"amazing is the fact that it provides solutions and gives many ideas to the reader"

"highly recommend this brilliantly written common sense and knowledgeable book"

"interesting read no wonder it's a best seller"

"this book would have benefitted from some good editorial direction"

"an easy and enjoyable read i highly recommend this and hope it has positive effects on the reader and wider society as a result of it being published"

"the work describes the nature of sleep and the parts of the body involved exceptionally well"

"a real eye opener why doesn't everyone know this vital information!"

"it’s a great read that gets across a very serious message but also has light hearted witty humour throughout!"

"thank you for informing me about the profound benefits of a full nights sleep on my body"

"has probably saved my life"

"helpful insightful read"

"its absolutely incredible that sleep is not given greater importance in our society"

"the informative nature of this book cannot be denied"

"thankyou thankyou"

"i would recommend that everyone needs to have sleep awareness"

"informative articulate and well researched this is a fascinating and important thesis on the utmost importance of sleep and its benefits"

"if we put old wives in charge of the world it would be a much healthier happier and peaceful place"

"would wholeheartedly recommend"

"this is an amazing study into something we all do but we are not sure why"

"the author has done a great job of explaining plain simple the science behind sleep"

"in turn this has improved my mental health made me more energetic less moody more productive improved my physical capabilities and my skin is the best it has ever been"

"this book really opened my eyes to sleep amazing with lots to take away and apply to your life"

"lots of info "

"excellent science"

"well worth my time thanks"

"extremely comprehensive"

"he says he's happy if you dip into it rather than go end to end and he's even happy if you fall asleep while reading!"

"while not a self help manual or a how to guide it is having a profound effect on how i approach my life and i find myself recommending it and sharing the findings of it with family friends and policy makers"

"matthew walker's writing style is engaging as are his youtube videos and you will learn important information that could literally prevent your life from being prematurely curtailed!"

"i recommend readers to buy this book for the purpose of making big change in your life"

"really fascinating read very impressive information i’ve now changed my sleep patterns and feeling real benefits"

"this book was recommended by a work colleague and although i have only just begun reading it i am already discovering some eye watering details about how the inevitable relentless lack of sleep and disturbed sleep encountered in my profession i am a long haul airline pilot is doing my health serious long term damage!"

"one of the most interesting books i have ever read"

"what matthew has provided is the hidden side of humanness that helps us to know and understand ourselves better: a new map to find a better destination through deeper and much richer understanding for a healthier life"

"i am already sleeping much better"

"his style of writing is very accessible and easy i recommend this book"

"for each such characteristic we typically we see the classical bell curve with different means and distributions for different population groups"

"my academic achievement comes much easier"

"intriguing contents written in straightforward language"

"this book written by a sleep scientist who has an intimate understanding of the research is well written informative and at times funny"

"this book is well written and full of useful information"

"plus has common sense and scientificly based tips for maintaining healthy sleep in a world that undervalued sleep"

"i believe it is a really good book especially for those ones who are struggling with falling asleep or waking up many times per night with no reason as me as i see from the contents this book gives you lots of information about sleep itself as a natural process medical approach why do we need it and what happens when we are asleep and also some sort of information about sleep disorders and how to help yourself"

"one other area of focus is the role that artificial light caffeine alcohol and sleeping pills have on the suppression of good quality sleep"

"but still highly recommended and especially his recommendations at the end of the book are very relevant and useful on a personal level and for society at large"

"most insightful book i've read in ages"

"everyone should read this book so that they can make life and health changing improvements to their sleep!"

"clearly written accessible fascinating"

"heartily recommend it"

"i definitely think everyone can learn something from reading this book & i definitely recommend it!"

"so many important lessons for us all to learn!"

"i’ve read a few books relating to neurology brain function including ‘do no harm’ by henry marsh which is also a great read but this is by far my favourite read this year so far probably because i can relate to a lot of the material regarding insomnia"

"if like me you are a bad sleeper this book will put the fear of god into you as you will understand very clearly how it’s likely to reduce your lifespan increase your chances of cardiovascular and alzheimer’s diseases"

"it is very well documented and is absolutely back by strong and extensive research"

"i note the huge number of glowing reviews on the book cover and within its introductory pages are written by journalists not scientists"

"unnecessarily complex linguistics"

"for most industries with the exceptions of firms like google and nasa an upheaval of human resource policy would diminish profits in ways that are difficult to predict"

"if we put old wives in charge of the world it would be a much healthier happier and peaceful place"

"slightly wordy but very informative"

"who knew that sleep plays such an integral part in our overall well being"

"full of awesome facts and relevant to absolutely everyone"

"i have this in both audio and kindle version well worth both versions"