Wide Awake: What I Learned about Sleep from Doctors, Drug Companies, Dream Experts, and a Reindeer Herder in the Arctic...
- ISBN-10
- 0340936568
- ISBN-13
- 9780340936566
- Series
- Wide Awake
- Category
- Insomnia
- Pages
- 276
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Author
- Patricia Morrisroe
Description
A fourth-generation insomniac, Patricia Morrisroe decided that the only way she'd ever conquer her lifelong sleep disorder was by becoming an expert on the subject. So, armed with half a century of personal experience and a journalist's curiosity, she set off to explore one of life's greatest mysteries: sleep. Wide Awake is the eye-opening account of Morrisroe's quest - a compelling memoir that blends science, culture, and business to tell the story of why she - and millions of others - can't sleep at night. Over the course of three years of research and reporting, Morrisroe talks to sleep doctors, drug makers, psychiatrists, anthropologists, hypnotherapists, 'wake experts', mattress salesmen, a magician, an astronaut, and even a reindeer herder. A mesmerising mix of personal insight, science and social observation, Wide Awake is for the millions who suffer from sleepless nights and hazy caffeine-filled days. A humorous, thought-provoking and ultimately hopeful book is an essential bedtime companion. It does, however, come with a warning: reading it may promote wakefulness.
Get the book
Other editions
-
- 2013-09-13
- 504 pages
- Paperback
- Longman Publishing Group
Similar books
-
Sweet Dreams: A Guide to Productive Sleep
By Paul D. Meier, Frank Minirth, Jane MackEdited by Samuel M. Turner ; Karen S. Calhoun ; and Henry E. Adams . New York : Wiky - Interscience Publication . Kepler , James 1980. How to Get a Good Night's Sleep . Chicago , Ill .: Bullong Press Co. Minirth , Frank B. and Meier ...
-
The Insomniac's Best Friend: How to Get a Better Night's Sleep
By Lynda BrownThe book strikes the right balance between 'what the experts say' and 'what worked for me'. The book is written by insomniacs, for insomniacs and offers practical, grass-roots help in a well-written, humane and supportive way.
-
Le traitement psychologique de l'insomnie
By Colin A. Espie... MNEMOTECHNIQUES 94 Georges Thinès : PHENOMENOLOGIE ET SCIENCE DU COMPORTEMENT 95 Rudolph Schaffer : COMPORTEMENT ... TRANSACTIONNELLE ET SOIN INFIRMIER 110 Howard Gardner : GRIBOUILLAGES ET DESSINS D'ENFANTS , LEUR SIGNIFICATION 111 ...
-
Teaching the World to Sleep: Psychological and Behavioural Assessment and Treatment Strategies for People with Sleeping Problems and Insomnia
By David R. LeeThe purpose of this book is to spread the word about sleep and how it can be improved and optimized: to teach the world to sleep.
-
Can't Sleep Can't Stay Awake: A Woman's Guide to Sleep Disorders
By Meir H. KrygerThis book provides answers to women's sleep problems.
-
女性的安睡良方
By Meir H. Kryger, 克利格本书用通俗的文笔和讲故事的方法,给读者讲述了常见的睡眠问题和诊治方法。并为读者自我检测和调整睡眠,提出了一系列有价值的方法。
-
宝宝睡眠好,妈妈不烦恼
本书对0-5岁宝宝的睡眠特征和常见睡眠问题都给予了详细的指导性建议, 对哄宝宝睡觉的技术, 喂养的技术, 睡眠习惯养成的技术都给出了可以直接操作的答案.
-
Can't You Sleep, Piglittle?
By Andy Ellis, Sally GrindleyLittle Orchard Toddler Books are made from sturdy card, perfect for children aged 1-3 years old who are ready to move from board books to picture books. These are the second two titles from a set of four introducing Piglittle.
-
Yoga Nidra: The Art of Transformational Sleep
By Kamini DesaiYoga Nidra is the master key to initiating shifts in conscious sleep states where change happens outside of doing.
-
Deep Sleep 101: Music and Guidebook for a Good Night's Sleep
By Gregg D. JacobsDeep Sleep 101: Music and Guidebook for a Good Night's Sleep