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‘Fascinating’ DAILY MAIL

‘Well-written and makes the reader think’ RUSSELL FOSTER, TLS

‘A real eye-opener’ INTELLIGENCE SQUARED

A DAILY MAIL BEST HEALTH BOOK OF THE YEAR

‘Unlock the mysteries of your sleeping mind with this journey into dreams’ DAVID EAGLEMAN

Everybody sleeps – but are we unlocking the full potential of our dreaming minds?

Sleep is essential. It allows our brains and bodies to repair, rejuvenate and perform critical functions. It also allows us to dream – and dreaming, it turns out, is just as essential. Shining a light onto the deepest corners of our minds, sleep scientist Michelle Carr uncovers the hidden links between dreaming and wellbeing. She reveals how to problem solve in your sleep, why micro-dreaming is essential for creativity and what nightmares are really telling us – along with how to master them.

Drawing back the covers on how the nocturnal brain works, this is the essential guide to revolutionise both your sleeping and waking health.

‘An accessible and persuasive primer on the incredible and long-overlooked power of nightmares and dreams’ ALICE ROBB

***PUBLISHED UNDER THE TITLE NIGHTMARE OBSCURA IN THE UNITED STATES***

Publisher Review

An accessible and persuasive primer from a pioneer in her field on the incredible, and long-overlooked, power of nightmares and dreams — Alice Robb, author of WHY WE DREAM Unlock the mysteries of your sleeping mind with this journey into dreams. Carr shows how advances in neuroscience are unlocking the hidden power of our dreams, from taming nightmares to navigating lucid experiences. Dream engineering has arrived, and it might forever change how you see your nighttime self — David Eagleman, author of LIVEWIRED Dreaming does matter and there is so much to be gained from understanding our dream process and what we can do to dream well at night. This offers a fascinating insight into the world of sleep and dreams and is not only scientifically sound but eminently practical and accessible to all — Nerina Ramlakhan, author of TIRED BUT WIRED Sleep is a ubiquitous human experience. Despite this though, for most of us, our nocturnal world remains a mysterious realm. Michelle Carr, one of the foremost researchers in the field, cuts through the science in this fascinating book, to explain the nature and function of dreaming and nightmares, and to highlight the relevance for our physical and mental health. A masterful exploration of what truly goes on in the night-time mind, and how we can influence it — Guy Leschziner, author of THE SECRET WORLD OF SLEEP Fascinating and compelling, blending cutting-edge research, clinical insights, and practical takeaways into a must-read for anyone intrigued by the science of dreams, nightmares, and their impact on our well-being — Antonio Zadra, co-author of WHEN BRAINS DREAM Michelle Carr shines a light on the darkest corners of our dreams, revealing the surprising ways we can reshape our nightmares and reclaim our sleep — Dave Green, Lucid Dream Artist This book is an absolute treasure trove for anyone interested in the wonders of the nocturnal mind. Rigorously researched, beautifully crafted, and exquisitely written, it’s an indispensable volume for anyone grappling with nightmares, and a gem for anybody else who dreams. You will never look at your dreams the same way again — Andrew Holecek, author of DREAMS OF LIGHT This book is remarkably interesting, accessible, and practically useful, while it deftly navigates vast oceans of scientific information about the dreaming brain and mind — Mark Solms, author of THE HIDDEN SPRING A magnificently thorough account of current scientific knowledge about dreaming and sleep, from what dreams might do for our memories and the relationships between nightmares and health to dream technology and the use of sensory or brain stimulation to alter dream content — Mark Blagrove, author of THE SCIENCE AND ART AND DREAMING The science of dreams meets the intimacy of midnight interviews. Equal parts fascinating and useful, the book shows how nightmares reflect more than fear, and how working with them can unlock insight and resilience — Deirdre Barrett, author of THE COMMITTEE OF SLEEP Sleep scientist Carr debuts with a stimulating account of cutting-edge research into dreams … her detailed and accessible survey of current research will keep readers glued to the page. This is a windfall for those curious about their dreams * Publishers Weekly *