Power Sleep
by James B. Maas
HarperCollins
(282 pages)
Keyword(s): Nonfiction, Self-help
Dates read: October 17-19, 2002,
Rating:
The title is ridiculous, unless it was intended as sarcasm. There is nothing revolutionary about the material in this book. Rather, it contains a small handful of useful scientific results and for most people, it boils down to one thing primarily: arrange your sleep schedule so that you wake up (without needing an alarm clock) at the same time everyday. If you are in the rather large minority with serious sleep problems (chronic insomnia, apnea, etc., see a doctor). Don't take sleeping pills. Don't consume caffeine within a few hours of bedtime.
The book may end up being somewhat worthwhile for me in that it did get me to reconsider my sleep habits, and I'm trying these days to get more sleep. If it pays off with the benefits Dr. Maas promises, I may well change the rating I'm giving the book now.

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