The Secret World of Sleep

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Journeys Through the Nocturnal Mind

By Dr Guy Leschziner

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The Secret World of Sleep by Dr Guy Leschziner delves into the fascinating and complex realm of sleep, exploring its crucial role in our health and well-being. Through a blend of scientific research and personal stories, the book unravels the mysteries of various sleep disorders and offers insights into how sleep affects our mental and physical states. It highlights the diverse experiences of individuals dealing with unique sleep challenges, providing a thought-provoking look at an essential aspect of human life.
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If you're curious about the mysteries of sleep and how it affects our health and well-being, this book offers an insightful exploration by a leading neurologist. It may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the complexity of sleep disorders and want to understand the impact of sleep on your daily life. With real-life case studies and scientific insights, it provides a fascinating look into a world we often take for granted.

The Secret World of Sleep

A brilliant new narrative on sleep deprivation – its causes and effects – through the case studies of one of the world’s leading experts.

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As featured on Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO podcast

For those fascinated by neurology and for fans of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, comes a powerful exploration of the mind during night time. Here are the mysteries of sleep, explained – from known conditions to the extreme.

'The Secret World of Sleep interweaves bizarre real-life stories with cutting edge neurological science in the true tradition of Oliver Sacks. A fascinating read.' Martha Kearney, BBC Radio 4

World-renowned neurologist and sleep expert, Doctor Guy Leschziner, takes you through various sleep conditions and how they arise and affect people. Insomnia, narcolepsy, night terrors, and apnoea are just some of the conditions afflicting those struggling with sleep.

Then there are the extreme cases. The people frightened into paralysis by hallucinations. The woman in a state of deep sleep who gets dressed and goes for a drive. The teenager with ‘Sleeping Beauty Syndrome’, stuck in a cycle of excessive unconsciousness. The man who cleans out kitchens while 'sleep-eating'.

With compassionate stories of his patients and their conditions, Leschziner illustrates the neuroscience behind our sleeping minds, revealing the many biological and psychological factors necessary in getting the rest needed for health and happiness.

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Dr Guy Leschziner's The Secret World of Sleep is praised for blending intriguing real-life narratives with advanced neurological science, echoing the style of Oliver Sacks. Reviewers highlight its entertaining, thought-provoking nature and commend Leschziner’s ability to shed light on the extraordinary effects of sleep disorders on individuals and families. This compelling exploration is appreciated for its combination of humanity and medical insight into the fascinating realm of sleep.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471176388

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Prof Guy Leschziner is a neurologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, where he leads the internationally renowned Sleep Disorders Centre, one of the largest sleep services in Europe, and is Professor of Neurology and Sleep Medicine at King’s College London. Alongside his clinical work, he is the presenter of two series on clinical neuroscience on BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service - Mysteries of Sleep and The Senses - and author of The Nocturnal Brain: Nightmares, Neuroscience and The Secret World of Sleep. He is also editor of the forthcoming Oxford Specialist Handbook of Sleep Medicine (OUP), and is neurology section editor for Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine (Elsevier).

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