Editor’s comment: Sleep is a big topic in our family so when my friend, Kevin Shaw, suggested this book I downloaded it immediately.  Walker has become acclaimed for his work as a neuroscientist and professor at Harvard and now the University of California, Berkley.  He also writes in a understandable fashion (unlike some braniacs).  The stunning conclusion of Dr. Walker’s work:  Sleep is the most underestimated and underutilized health aid in our modern society.      

Favorite excerpt: “Scientists have discovered a revolutionary new treatment that makes you live longer. It enhances your memory and makes you more creative. It makes you look more attractive. It keeps you slim and lowers food cravings. It protects you from cancer and dementia. It wards off colds and the flu. It lowers your risk of heart attacks and stroke, not to mention diabetes. You’ll even feel happier, less depressed, and less anxious. Are you interested?”