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lewipoint's review
informative
fast-paced
4.5
Nice mix of informative, encouraging and actually useful advice even though there is not too much groundbreakingly new. I'm afraid there is no magic answer to better sleep other than the boring things we are always told but like to ignore. Though feeling optimistic that if I do follow Michael's prescription, my sleep will improve.
theconstantreader's review
3.0
This book is a super easy read but that’s what makes Mosley’s style so appealing. He is brilliant at breaking down why one way of doing something is better than another, backing it up with the right balance of science and personal experience.
All the typical tips you’d expect about how to get better sleep are in here but I was impressed by how much Mosley focused on diet. I think with the ever increasing importance being placed on sleep, we can’t fool ourselves into thinking that lavender essence will save the day if we are out of shape or not looking after ourselves.
The only thing that let this book down for me is that it didn’t directly deal with the lack of energy many people face. Instead it focused on lack of sleep. I would give this book 5 stars for someone struggling with insomnia but not so much for someone who feels that maybe they’re sleeping too much or who are always feeling tired. That said, a lot of the recommendations would be just as beneficial for people facing these problems, it just would have been great if Mosley addressed these issues specifically.
All the typical tips you’d expect about how to get better sleep are in here but I was impressed by how much Mosley focused on diet. I think with the ever increasing importance being placed on sleep, we can’t fool ourselves into thinking that lavender essence will save the day if we are out of shape or not looking after ourselves.
The only thing that let this book down for me is that it didn’t directly deal with the lack of energy many people face. Instead it focused on lack of sleep. I would give this book 5 stars for someone struggling with insomnia but not so much for someone who feels that maybe they’re sleeping too much or who are always feeling tired. That said, a lot of the recommendations would be just as beneficial for people facing these problems, it just would have been great if Mosley addressed these issues specifically.
walden's review
4.0
Most are things I know but it enthasized more on what I knew, so effectively putting more importance on his suggestions. looking forward to trying his prebiotic suggestions, seems quite encouraging. Also recommend Andrew hubbermans podcast on sleep, more supplements recommendations.
littleredferret's review
4.0
A helpful read for those looking to get more sleep by breaking bad habits and establishing a health sleep schedule.
darcy_barzan's review
2.0
This book was really easy to read and understand. But i really didn't enjoy it. i was hoping it would help me to sleep better but in the first 100 pages it was basically a big fat shame and that is the reason most people don't sleep. i did love the way micheal mosley broke everything to and explains things but he always gets really repetitive. this book really didn't help me, with my sleeping issues. it did have breathing techniques but I've already tried all those and didn't bring anything that new to the table on tricks to fall asleep. I still enjoyed some of it when it came to learning facts about sleep but that was about it
zhzhang's review
3.0
Not a lot of "NEW" information. Reemphasize the importance of sleep well. Food and exercises have also played very important roles in good night sleep.