Non-Fiction
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams | 2017 | Buy |
Matthew Walker is a British scientist and professor who studies sleep at UC Berkeley. His book Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams (2017) became an international bestseller and brought the science of sleep to a mainstream audience. The book covers how sleep affects everything from memory and learning to immune function and mental health.
Walker has been a vocal advocate for changing how society thinks about sleep. He argues that chronic sleep deprivation is a widespread public health problem and that most people do not get the rest they need. His research and writing have had a noticeable effect on public conversations about the importance of getting enough sleep.