Fascinating * Daily Mail * 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 The real question is not why we sleep, but what biological events occur while we are in a state of slumber ... Carr should be congratulated on this responsible foray into a complex area of psychology. [ This] is a well-written book that makes the reader think -- Professor Russell Foster, author of LIFE TIME * TLS * In in this eye-opening book, Carr reveals why chronic nightmares can impact mental health and how they could prove the death of you [ and] most importantly, how we can harness our slumbers to improve our health -- Sally McDonald * Sunday Post * 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 * A real eye-opener [ and] fascinating guide to the science of dreaming and nightmares, and the impact the dreaming brain has on our waking life -- Dr Khalil Thirlaway * Intelligence Squared * Fascinating... dreams are a beguiling subject, and this book throws up much to contemplate, awake and asleep. It explores questions such as why we dream at all and what is going in our brains while we do and the science of how nightmares arise ... [ and] is an informative and sometimes entertaining journey through these questions -- Professor David Thomas * The Critic * Thrilling... in this enriching book, Carr explores why it is that we dream, what we dream of and how our dreams can turn against us -- Best Health Books of 2025 * Daily Mail *
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