In search of sleep : an insomniac's quest to understand the science, psychology, and culture of sleeplessness
Hofstede, Bregje, 1988-2023
Book
'In Search of Sleep' is both a self-help manual for insomniacs, and a sweeping critique of the hustle culture that blinds us to the real reasons we lie awake at night: from politics to pandemics to poverty. Amsterdam-based writer Bregje Hofstede struggled with insomnia for 10 years, but advice from doctors and books always felt lacking in perspective. Wasn't insomnia more than just an individual struggle? Might it also be a rational reaction to our increasingly turbulent world? This book examines insomnia as both a physical and psychological condition and an early warning sign that something is off in society. As Hofstede points out, studies show that insomnia increased during the pandemic and that people with less money sleep the worst. She also shows that sleeplessness is tied inextricably to loneliness, while meaningful relationships can provide the security we need to slumber.
Main title:
In search of sleep : an insomniac's quest to understand the science, psychology, and culture of sleeplessness / Bregje Hofstede ; translated by Alice Tetley-Paul.
Author:
Hofstede, Bregje, 1988-, authorTetley-Paul, Alice, translator
Imprint:
Vancouver : Greystone Books, 2023.
Collation:
255 pages ; 23 cm
Notes:
Translated from the Dutch.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781778400162 (hbk)
Dewey class:
616.84982616.849 HOF
Language:
EnglishDutch
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BRN:
3457173