Why We Sleep
by Matthew Walker
Buy on AmazonWhy We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams is a 2017 popular science book about sleep written by Matthew Walker, from England, who is a professor of neuroscience and psychology and the director of the Center for Human Sleep Science at the University of California, Berkeley. In the book, Walker discusses the importance of sleeping, the side effects of failing to do so, and its impact on society.
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"What does the song “Satisfaction” by the Rolling Stones have in common with the novel *Frankenstein* and the periodic table of elements? They’re all products of dreams. Neuroscientist Matthew Walker argues that the sleeping brain is far more active than we realize. He blends hard science with heartfelt stories to illuminate the brain and body benefits of a good night’s rest.
My favorite line: “Should you feel drowsy and fall asleep while reading the book, unlike most authors, I will not be disheartened. … On the contrary, I would be delighted.”"
NPR Books We Love — 2017 · apps.npr.org
""Why We Sleep," by Matthew Walker, is immensely readable and has made me attend much more to my need for sleep."
By the Book: Kate Atkinson · nytimes.com