Sleep Disorders Books

This book has given my children peace of mind while going to sleep. Excellent, interesting reading. Highly recommend.

Every day you hear of new problems from poor sleep and since 9/11, things seem worse. I was skeptical at first, but Dr. Krakow's simple methods really seem to help me. I like that this book can be read two ways. You can read it for the detail, or just concentrate on the practical steps he outlines at the beginning of each section. This book should be helpful to anyone who knows or thinks she has a sleep problem, difficulties with sleepness, and etc. The author clearly knows what he's talking about!

This very useful book describes the many things one can do to overcome insomnia, a condition that makes nighttime miserable for so many people. Written by a noted sleep researcher, it outlines the basic principles of sleep hygiene, presenting practical ways readers can make the changes in behavior and attitude that will alleviate their sleeplessness. The equivalent to having several sessions with a sleep specialist, it should be required reading for anyone who often spends a good portion of the night in fruitless pursuit of the sandman.

This is an excellent resource for professionals who work with special needs children and their families. The book contains many wonderful step by step suggestions for parents on how to deal with various sleep difficulties.

As far as I know, Durand's book is completely unique - there are no other books specifically on coping with sleep problems in children with special needs, even though they are unusually prone to developing sleep problems (which are also not always susceptible to the methods designed for "normal" children).

Durand's advice is built on a solid foundation of research, but written clearly and without jargon. He's also not out to "sell" a particular method or program as the cure-all: he describes a number of different methods, giving the pros and cons of each, so that parents can make an informed decision about what is likely to work with their child.

Incidentally, the information in the book might also help an adult (disabled or non-disabled) sort out any sleep problems of theirs as a free bonus.

we had been struggling for a couple of years with our daughter's sleep issues and read and implemented some other books and suggestions early on. this book seems to have finally lead us to the solutions. it caught our interest because of the 'special needs' in the title. we were able to pick two of the recommendations and alternate them, depending on the situation. unfortunately, her issues are re-occuring, but we now know we can work through them and that is a tremendous weight off of our shoulders! we have shared the information about this book with our autism doc, too, hoping he passes the title along to other struggling parents!

What do you get when you put together two of the finest writers of hardcore horror working today? Well, you get something like the collaboration between Leopold and Loeb, but far more subversive and a hell of a lot more fun. And that's why they got together for this collection, says Jack Ketchum, "We did this just for fun." And he's not kidding, TombRats! Sleep Disorder is more fun than a barrel of vampire bats, and perfect Halloween reading for horror fans. This volume collects a number of edgy stories of supreme terror and, in pioneering Gauntlet Press fashion, shows the two authors working on their own and the final collaborations that meld these two titanic talents. You'll love the title story (written in individual form and collaborative form), "Sleep Disorder", which treads the very brink of madness with a sense of humor that underscores a full-on screamer of a plot, and that's just for starters. These stories range in tone and atmosphere, but the horror is full-throttle throughout. Very explicit in tone and content--not for the kiddies!

Tremendous talent is not even a strong enough word for what has been trapped within these pages... Ketchum's visceral visions combined with Lee's love of the truly twisted make for a wicked trip down some very unnerving paths.

"I'd Give Anything For You"... if ANYONE ever says that to you - run! don't look back... just run! Nothing like making sex a horrible thing and a visual that stays with you long after you've finished it!

"Love Letters From the Rain Forest"... good guys finish last, but hey sometimes they only appear to. A bitter tale that waits to grab you until the very end and even though you smell it coming, you wince and cheer at the same time!

"Masks"... good horror should always make you nervous along the way and then reinforce your fears at the end, Masks takes its job seriously!

"Eyes Left"... not your normal zombie story, and in case you wondered, there ARE things worse than death!

"Sleep Disorder"...gotta love a good revenge tale =) Evil, bitter, nasty - oh yeah, women are bad, bad things...

And when you're done you get to read 'Good Seeing You' aka first draft of 'sleep disorder' - an amazing tale that was lovingly altered and twisted in just the right way for a wonderful collaboration piece!

And then 'I would do anything for you' first draft [note the 'do' and 'give' in the title change] a raunchy ride that gets tweaked into an unsettling argument for abstinence! Almost funny in parts but the end takes all the grins away and replaces them with grimaces...

Sharp concise writing, no frills in your face pacing, and characters that you love or love to hate... This collaborative collection is an amazing thrill ride that was over much too soon. If you are a fan of either of these writer's it's a must have - if for nothing else than to see how well they work with another writer - that is just as twisted as they are!

Rating - FIVE, no ifs, ands, or buts about it ... get this book!

Sleep disorder is a rare book that is truly worth the cost of finding, if you are a fan of Ketchum and Lee. There are seven stories in all, 5 stories, plus 2 more that are the original first drafts of �Sleep Disorder� and �I�d Give Anything for You.� Whenever you put Edward Lee and Jack Ketchum together, it spells horror in a highly entertaining and gruesome way. Fantastic collection, don�t miss out on it. Here is a brief description of the stories.

I�d Give Anything For You � Clare is a beautiful woman, who becomes exasperating dating, or rather gold digging, a young and very rich man named Roderic, who is fat, slack muscled, and �pale as a fish belly�. Seeing a stud on the side named Wardell, Clare finally decides that the fine restaurants and the jewelry and the high living just aren�t worth the price of dating a man like Roderic when Wardell satisfied her so much better. Besides, along with Roderic came his mother and her man servant Fudd, both of whom disliked Clare. �Don�t leave us,� Roderic begs Clare. �I�d give anything for you!� But Clare leaves, not knowing just how much Roderic is willing to give.

Love Letters From The Rain Forest � Clara Holmes, a beautiful woman, dates droll and dreary professor Howard Moley in an attempt to get at his family fortune, but finds him too boring to be worth the shot at money, so she dumps him. Howard, a mycologist, expert on fungi of every category, flies off to Brazil on a grant to study the rainforest. He still sends Clara love letters, telling her of his wonderful discoveries. Clara replied by sending Howard pictures of her in bed with other men, right about the time she receives a letter from Howard telling her how he has fallen ill. Howard has one more letter to send Clara�.

Masks � not my favorite, a tale of a worldly and traveled man, his penchant for using his collection of masks for pleasure, and a surprise ending as to which mask we really wear.

Eyes Left � The dead are walking and talking and �living� among us. Protected now by the Government so that they have rights, they are still cause for amusment by three friends who hang out during happy hour at the World Café to watch the ladies stroll by. Admiring the scenery and guessing which ones are dead, spouting off about the minority rights of the dead, and wondering what it would be like to bed one. And then she came in, had a drink with them, and made them an offer.

Sleep Disorder � Bill Dumont is a rich, successful, powerful man, and a bastard to boot. Ask his ex wife Laura or his girlfriend Annie, or Millie, the hooker he frequents. But Bill has a problem, he talks in his sleep. When he starts somnambulating, Annie moves out. Bill sets up a tape recorder, because he doesn�t believe his sleep disorder is all that bad. Bill is in for a surprise.

Good Seeing You � First draft of the short story Sleep Disorder by Jack Ketchum. Don�t skip over it, it�s different and stands apart from the collaborated version.

I Would Do Anything For You � First draft of the short story I�d Give Anything For You. Don�t skip over it, its different and stands apart from the collaborated version.

All these wonderful tales followed up by an Afterward written by Jack Ketchum with some interesting tidbits on how this collaboration came into being.

This is one of those books that is worth the price of finding. Enjoy!

We worked with this sleep clinic for help with our son's sleep problems. Even though they're in London, they will work by phone and email. (You can find them at [....] They helped us quickly and dramatically. I bought the book figuring I'd have follow-up questions, and it has proved to be helpful as well.

After a year of sleepless nights this book sorted the problem in less than a week!

The book is easy to read, either go straight to the section you need or read the whole thing for deeper understanding.

Since buying the book my son has enjoyed 12 hours sleep every night and we are getting our full 8 hours. Definitely worth the cost of the book.

I am a community nursery nurse and see a lot of clients with sleep issues. Thank you for this book, it is amazing. It gives MANAGEABLE solutions to sleep issues, which are invaluable when dealing with such an emotive issue.

I fell in love with Lori Lite's books from the first time I saw them. They were exactly what I had been searching for since I began conducting psychotherapy with children. Teaching children visualization and relaxation techniques has often been a difficult feat until I began using books such as Bubble Riding and CDs such as Indigo Dreams, both Lori Lite creations. This book in particular has been integral in my treatment of anxiety related to sleep and overcoming other nighttime fears. It has also helped with school and social anxiety and pain management. I recommend all of her books and CD's very highly! -Summer Sullivan, Ph.D.

A few years ago I bought Indigo Ocean Dreams to help my son, who has both ADHD and anxiety, learn to relax, decrease his anxiety and increase his self-esteem. His favorite story on the CD is Bubble Riding so I was thrilled when Lori Lite wrote this companion book. HE LOVES IT! And I love it! It is so beautiful to look at - even the pictures elicit relaxation! My son reports it is so "soothing" and "fun". The whole story is fantastic and highly recommended. I am also a pediatric occupational therapist and highly recommend these books to my client's and their families. I have also recommended them to my son's counselors as they have helped him so much. Thank you for writing them. Kelly Giaquinto

I've known several people who've tried various sleeping methods and techniques for their infants and many were unsuccessful. I picked up this book and read it while I was pregnant. It gives advice for ensuring your baby sleeps through the night as soon as he/she is ready to BUT the habits you instill in your infant need to start from the very beginning. So, I followed this book very carefully and my son had excellent sleeping habits and slept through the night in just a couple of months. I highly recommend this book- it's a sane and kind way to approach your baby's sleep habits (while helping to preserve your sanity as well!). Plus, it's really a funny book that is enjoyable to read.

I wanted alternatives to teaching my babies to sleep on their own. I didn't like the Cry-it-out method. I didn't like going in every 5/10/15 minutes to soothe them. So, I tried the No Cry Sleep Solution. I liked the idea behind it, but it sure wasn't taking as little as 2 weeks, like suggested. Then, I tried THIS little gem. It's peppered with adorable illustrations and great tips. It's not a huge book, but just long enough to convey it's messages. Especially to an exhausted parent who doesn't want to take a lot of time to read a long-winded book. I LOVED this method of teaching my kids to sleep alone and self-soothe. I now have a 3 1/2 year old and a 2 year old, both of whom have been sleeping through the night since before they were 1 year old. Thank you Charlotte Preston!

Ray Sahelian has always been able to put a complex subject into laymans hands. This book is another example of looking through all the research and pulling out the main facts to share with the general public. He even quoted my research on Melatonin and Seasonal Depression in the circum-polar north and explianed it smooth as glass. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to understand how melatonin effects ones sleep patterns

Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by the pineal gland. It assists in setting and controlling the clock that regulates the body's natural rhythms. Supplementation is useful for inducing sleep and curing jet lag. In this regard, the substance enhances the REM phase of sleep. But it has other benfits as examined by the author in this highly readable book.

Since melatonin secretion declines with age, supplementation boosts the immune system by restoring the function of the thymus gland and increasing the production of T-cells, as numerous studies have shown. It is also a very potent anti-oxidant or scavenger of harmful free radicals. Because of the small size of the molecule, it penetrates where other anti-oxidants cannot, protecting the mitochondria and cellular DNA.

In particular, it is a powerful scavenger of hydroxyl, one of the most harmful free radicals. Various clinical studies reveal that the hormone boosts the body's anti-tumor activity and enhance the immune system in general. It also seems to stimulate the body's natural anti-oxidant systems in various ways. Other benefits may include the reduction of blood pressure and the prevention of migraine headaches.

The author mentions its side effects, one of which is vivid dreaming. Others may include depression, grogginess, lethargy and depression. Sahelian cautions against the regular, prolonged use of melatonin and believes that tolerance may develop.

This highly informative book is an easy read because of the author's gift for translating medical terminology into everyday language. I also recommend his other books such as Pregnenolone: Nature's Feel-Good Hormone, DHEA: A Practical Guide, and Mind Boosters: A Guide To Natural Supplements That Enhance Your Mind, Memory And Mood.

I sometimes have trouble sleeping . . . not so much getting to sleep, but
staying asleep . . . so when I saw RESTFUL SLEEP by Deepak Chopra,
I jumped at the opportunity to listen to the program.

Subtitled THE COMPLETE MIND/BODY PROGRAM FOR OVERCOMING
INSOMNIA, it delivered a great deal of information . . . but this was not
surprising because Chopra tends to do that with every book and/or tape
he comes out with . . . in my opinion, this was one of his best.

I particularly liked how he backed up his ideas with insights from
Ayurevda, the ancient Indian science of life.

There were many tidbits I gained from listening; among them:
* You can't force yourself to sleep.

* Trying to sleep will not help; it will actually aggravate the
insomnia.

* Turn your clock to the wall. Don't be concerned with the time.

* The solution to all sleep problems is making the period of being
awake totally dynamic and satisfying.

* Lunch should be your heaviest meal of the day.

* Supper should be light and eaten early.

* Take a short stroll after dinner.

* Avoid watching TV at night. If you must, stop by 9 p.m.

* Best to go asleep before 10 p.m., according to the rhythms of
nature.

* Rising earlier will lead to an earlier time for going to bed.

* Wake up at a regular time every day.

* Do reading in a room other than the bedroom.

* Making your bed each day creates an orderly and harmonious
impression when you go to sleep.

* Extract of lavender is considered helpful for sleep.

* Ask yourself: Do you love your job? Are you really happy?
If "yes" to both those questions, then it is likely to will avoid
most heart and other health problems.

I bought this book several years ago when I first became aware that I was having chronic problems with sleeping. I finally pulled it off my shelf about a month ago and read it. I have found it to be extremely helpful.

Chopra begins by encouraging the reader to consider the connection between waking life and sleeping life, and also the connection between our own biorythms and the rythms of nature.

He then writes about sleep and how to make it restful again rather than stressful. His style is very relaxed and easy to understand. He takes an ayurvedic (the ancient tradition of Indian medicine) approach to helping solve sleep disorders. I was not familiar with the ayurveda prior to reading this book, and really enjoyed learning a little bit about it. As a reader I did not feel that Chopra was trying to convert me, just help me. And - I feel that he did.

Full of practical suggestions, reports on sleep research, deep insight about the relation of sleep symptoms to the rest of one's life, and general wisdom, this book is the best thing I've ever read on getting a good nights sleep. I'm actually pretty good at getting a good night's sleep, and John Selby has many insights into why that is the case.

I've struggled with insomnia most of my life, on and off. Not terribly, but over and over. And this short but complete discussion of why I can't get to sleep, and what I can do to move through what keeps me awake - well, it works.

The author knows his stuff. What's most important, he's practical and in each chapter gives specific guidance that really took me through the bothersome thoughts that kept me awake - so that I could let go and come into the present moment, and well, just drift off.

I also found Selby on the web ... and discovered that since he puiblished his sleep book, he has posted great audio guidance right on the web ... and he has a CD that I bought with a sleep program. ow I just put it on, and it takes me away.

But the book is also essential as far as I'm concerned. It gave me the insight to see how I torture myself with my thoughts, and how they provok the emotions that keep me awake.

If you want to get to sleep - read this book!

Bill Hays, Camden NJ

great book for sleep medicine clinicians. One of the top book along with the Kryger. They both are a must for today practice of sleep medicine.

By far, the best sleep medicine book in years.