The Secret World of Sleep by Guy Leschziner
A brilliant new narrative on sleep deprivation its causes and effects through the case studies of one of the worlds leading experts.
'With my job on Today, I have become obsessed with sleepThe Secret World of Sleep interweaves bizarre real life stories with cutting edge neurological science in the true tradition of Oliver Sacks. A fascinating read.' -- Martha Kearney, BBC Radio 4
'Casebooks of neurological disorders are often strange and wonderful, but this one is special. Guy Leschziner is a consultant neurologist at Guy's and St Thomas's who specialises in sleep problems. And his patients experience the most extraordinary things...' -- James McConnachie * Sunday Times *
'The Secret World of Sleep will not promise to cure your insomnia, but it does make for an entertaining and thought-provoking bedtime read.' * Guardian *
'The Secret World of Sleep combines two of my favourite things - humanity and medical science. Dr Leschziner weaves wonderful stories that highlight how sleep disorders affect the lives and health of patients and their families. Along the way we are guided into the fantastic science of sleep. What a wonderful journey!' -- Meir Kryger MD FRCPC, Professor, Yale University, author of Mystery of Sleep
'Casebooks of neurological disorders are often strange and wonderful, but this one is special. Guy Leschziner is a consultant neurologist at Guy's and St Thomas's who specialises in sleep problems. And his patients experience the most extraordinary things...' -- James McConnachie * Sunday Times *
'The Secret World of Sleep will not promise to cure your insomnia, but it does make for an entertaining and thought-provoking bedtime read.' * Guardian *
'The Secret World of Sleep combines two of my favourite things - humanity and medical science. Dr Leschziner weaves wonderful stories that highlight how sleep disorders affect the lives and health of patients and their families. Along the way we are guided into the fantastic science of sleep. What a wonderful journey!' -- Meir Kryger MD FRCPC, Professor, Yale University, author of Mystery of Sleep
Doctor Guy Leschziner is a world-renowned neurologist at London Bridge Hospital, The Cromwell Hospital and within the Dept of Neurology and Sleep Disorders Centre at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781471176388 |
| ISBN 10 | 147117638X |
| Title | The Secret World of Sleep |
| Author | Guy Leschziner |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Year published | 2020-01-09 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
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