A review by honnari_hannya
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker

4.0

A really interesting, comprehensive book about the value of a good night's sleep. Matthew Walker gives some really compelling arguments about why our current culture (from schools, to workplaces, to home life) has failed us in the realm of sleep, and why that is lowering both our lifespans and our quality of life. Also some really interesting data here on the health benefits of sleep, as well as the detriments that even a few days of minor sleep deprivation can have on the body—which isn't great to hear when you have insomnia, but still useful.

I do think he is a little caught up in the "increased productivity" of workers as a result of sleep improvement, which, seeing as he's a sleep consultant with large F500 companies, I understand but I don't have to like. Wish we could promote things for human health without thinking about corporate profits!!!