
Summary & Analysis of Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
A Guide to the Book by Matthew Walker
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Please note: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. If you'd like to purchase the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.
In the deeply revealing book Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams, Doctor Matthew Walker shares some truly profound revelations into the realm of sleep. He unlocks mysteries that will force you to look at your bedtime in a whole new light.
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What does this ZIP Reads summary include?
- Synopsis of the original book
- The science of sleep and how it heals our brain
- Common causes of sleep deprivation
- Long-term effects sleep deprivation can have on the body
- The role dreams play in rejuvenating us
- The importance of sleep across different age groups and species
- Editorial review
- Background on the author
About the original book: In Why We Sleep, Matthew Walker goes deep into the science behind sleep and why it is of vital significance to all animals. He provides scientific evidence to highlight the benefits of sleep and the extreme consequences that befall those who fail to get the recommended amount. Walker also explains the dream process and why it is critical to your good health and optimal survival.
If you have ever wondered whether sleep is important and what your dreams really mean, this is the audiobook for you. You can rest assured that your bedtime will never be the same again!
Disclaimer: This audiobook is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for Why We Sleep. ZIP Reads is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way.
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- D. Sommer
- 12-15-19
Saves Time
Great content and concise. Using this hour to hear summaries of each chapter allow me to skip the majority of the full book when listening so I can get to the specific areas that interest / pertain to me. Well worth it and probably saved me 8+ hours of time from the full book version. Keep up the great work ZipReads.
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- 12-14-18
This is not the book
I was expecting the book. This is some awfull rereading of chapter summaries. Get the real book.
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