Bibliograph

Why we dream, the transformative power of our nightly journey, Alice Robb

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Why we dream, the transformative power of our nightly journey, Alice Robb

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Why we dream

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1016724819

Responsibility statement

Alice Robb

Sub title

the transformative power of our nightly journey

Summary

While on a research trip in Peru, science journalist Alice Robb became hooked on lucid dreaming—the uncanny phenomenon in which a sleeping person can realize that they’re dreaming and even control the dreamed experience. Finding these forays both puzzling and exhilarating, Robb dug deeper into the science of dreams at an extremely opportune moment: just as researchers began to understand why dreams exist. They aren’t just random events; they have clear purposes. They help us learn and even overcome psychic trauma. Why We Dream is a clear-eyed, cutting-edge examination of the meaning and purpose of our nightly visions and a guide to changing our dream lives—and making our waking lives richer, healthier, and happier

Table Of Contents

How we forgot about dreams -- The vanguard -- Dreams enter the lab -- The renaissance of sleep research -- Problem solving -- Preparation for life -- Nightmares -- Diagnosis -- Dream groups -- Control -- My night life

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