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Synopsis
You spend nearly one-third of your life asleep.
What if you’ve been misunderstanding it all along?
In Dreaming of Answers, physician Walter James takes you beyond standard sleep advice and into the deeper, often overlooked questions:
Why do we sleep? Why do we dream? And why does so much of sleep science still remain uncertain?
Blending clinical insight with clear, engaging explanations, this book challenges familiar narratives and offers a more nuanced, evidence-based perspective on what sleep actually does for the brain and body.
Inside this book, you’ll discover:
• What modern sleep science really knows—and what it doesn’t
• The leading theories of sleep, including memory consolidation, emotional regulation, and brain “cleansing”
• Why dreaming may be more than meaningless imagery
• How sleep changes with age—and why that matters
• Common misconceptions about sleep quality, duration, and “optimization”
• Practical insights you can apply immediately to improve your own sleep
This is not another checklist of sleep tips.
It is a thoughtful exploration of one of the most essential—and least understood—functions of human life.
Written for curious readers, professionals, and anyone who has ever wondered what is really happening when we fall asleep, Dreaming of Answers brings clarity, skepticism, and insight to a field often dominated by oversimplification.
If you are looking for:
- A deeper understanding of sleep beyond popular summaries
- A medically grounded but accessible perspective
- A book that respects both the science and its limits
…this is your guide.
Sleep is not a passive state.
It is an active, complex, and still mysterious process.
This book helps you understand why that matters.
“From ‘that’s nonsense, we all snore’ to ‘pay attention—this is killing you,’ this book is really useful… a resource I wish I had had many years before it was written.”
—Jim Braude, Primary Care Internist
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À propos de l'auteur
Walter James, MD, is a physician specializing in sleep medicine. In 1993, he founded the Sleep Laboratory at Piedmont Hospital Atlanta and served as its Director for three decades. Over his career, he has diagnosed and treated insomnia, sleep apnea, parasomnias, and other sleep disorders, emphasizing evidence-based care and clear patient education. Dreaming of Answers reflects his commitment to translating complex neuroscience into practical strategies for restorative sleep.
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. You spend nearly one-third of your life asleep. What if we still don't fully understand why?In Dreaming of Answers, physician Walter James explores the science, mysteries, and misconceptions surrounding sleep and dreaming. Drawing on decades in sleep medicine, he explains what modern research truly shows-and where certainty gives way to speculation.Blending clinical insight with accessible explanations, this book examines: Why we sleep and dreamHow sleep affects memory, emotion, judgment, and healthThe consequences of sleep deprivationCommon sleep disorders and their treatmentsPractical ways to improve sleep qualityThis is not simply a collection of sleep tips. It is an exploration of one of the most important and least understood functions of human life.Written for both curious readers and people struggling with sleep problems, Dreaming of Answers combines science, clinical experience, and thoughtful skepticism in a field often dominated by oversimplification.Whether you want better sleep, a deeper understanding of the brain, or insight into the rapidly evolving science of sleep medicine, this book offers a clear and engaging guide."From 'that's nonsense, we all snore' to 'pay attention-this is killing you, ' this book is really useful. a resource I wish I had had many years before it was written." Dreaming of Answers offers readers a deeper understanding of why sleep matters and what practical steps can meaningfully improve the quality and stability of restorative sleep. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798994145135
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. You spend nearly one-third of your life asleep. What if we still don't fully understand why?In Dreaming of Answers, physician Walter James explores the science, mysteries, and misconceptions surrounding sleep and dreaming. Drawing on decades in sleep medicine, he explains what modern research truly shows-and where certainty gives way to speculation.Blending clinical insight with accessible explanations, this book examines: Why we sleep and dreamHow sleep affects memory, emotion, judgment, and healthThe consequences of sleep deprivationCommon sleep disorders and their treatmentsPractical ways to improve sleep qualityThis is not simply a collection of sleep tips. It is an exploration of one of the most important and least understood functions of human life.Written for both curious readers and people struggling with sleep problems, Dreaming of Answers combines science, clinical experience, and thoughtful skepticism in a field often dominated by oversimplification.Whether you want better sleep, a deeper understanding of the brain, or insight into the rapidly evolving science of sleep medicine, this book offers a clear and engaging guide."From 'that's nonsense, we all snore' to 'pay attention-this is killing you, ' this book is really useful. a resource I wish I had had many years before it was written." Dreaming of Answers offers readers a deeper understanding of why sleep matters and what practical steps can meaningfully improve the quality and stability of restorative sleep. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798994145135
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