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This was an absolutely fascinating look into slept disorders from a neuroscientist. As someone with insomnia, it was fascinating, informative, and sometimes horrifying. From parasomnias like sleepwalking to nighttime epileptic seizures, the book covers a plethora of more and less well known sleep disorders. Absolutely fascinating.

After I read The Man Who Tasted Words, I was convinced that this author shows major Oliver Sacks influences—not only bc title—and I was right. Here, he admits Sacks was an inspiration for him both as a writer and as a professional. Ergo, this is an instant rec to whoever likes Sacks‘ style.

The book itself is about sleep—which is a major fascination of mine—and its disorders. Case studies humanize the subject and make this a fast read.

4.5/5

This book covers quite a bit about sleep, but not much with respect to getting helpful suggestions on improving sleep problems. The case studies are fascinating but predictable. #20IN4 @Andrew65

I may have broken my “no booking buying unless its BOTM” buying ban BUT to my defense i had a visa gift card and im pretty sure Barnes & Noble is the only place that accepts them......right?.....right?.....🙃

This week‘s #WeeklyForecast is too finish The Quarry, read The Nocturnal Brain, and maybe sneak in a bit of Morse on audio.

@Cinfhen

So I am reading this NON fiction book on sleep disorders, I turn the page annnnddddd... floating eyeballs... I'm 5 parts grossed out and 5 parts fascinated... bring it on!

A fascinating collection of case studies. If you liked Unthinkable, by Helen Thomson; or Brain Storm, by Suzanne O'Sullivan; this might appeal to you as well. It really underscores how little we know about the brain, but that sleep seems to be vital.

One of the early case studies involving what is now known as REM sleep behaviour disorder featured a patient who dreamt they were a police duck flying after a pigeon thief 😂

Interesting series of case studies, with medical discussion of their diagnoses. Very accessible to non-scientists.

I'm giving the #QuotsyOct19 a go.

@TK-421

#Midnight

Still have to finish the book.

An endlessly fascinating topic for me.