You wouldn't think that a book about insomnia would keep you awake- but it is a page turner! Loved this book!!

Review: Wide Awake: A Memoir of Insomnia

I was somewhat disappointed with the fact that the author included so much about the history of sleep medicine and other related topics and didn't include as much about her personal experiences. It ... Read full review

Review: Wide Awake: A Memoir of Insomnia

About insomnia written by an insomniac read during a bout of insomnia. It shows more how little we know rather than the reverse. Read full review

Review: Wide Awake: A Memoir of Insomnia

Really enjoyed this book. Great combination of personal struggle, history of research on sleep, sleep theories, the emergence of the sleep "industry," etc. All told in a very funny, reflective voice. This was a fun and informative read. Highly recommended. Read full review

Review: Wide Awake: A Memoir of Insomnia

I really enjoyed Mrs. Morrisroe's story of her protracted battle with insomnia. I have had a bizarre form of insomnia mixed with becoming nocturnal since puberty, so I can relate! I was both impressed ... Read full review

Review: Wide Awake: A Memoir of Insomnia

I had high hopes for this book, as someone who enjoys memoirs and has struggled with insomnia most of her adult life, but I ended up disappointed. I consider myself a sympathetic/empathetic person ... Read full review

Review: Wide Awake: A Memoir of Insomnia

I'm sorry to say I did not like this book as much as I had thought I would. There is nothing wrong with it in particular. Some parts were funny and some were engaging, but I could not stay interested ... Read full review

Review: Wide Awake: A Memoir of Insomnia

I loved this book, a combination of memoir and good journalism. Morrisroe, in her 50s, has struggled with insomnia her entire life. Personally, I can relate: I struggle falling asleep. Morrisroe can ... Read full review

Review: Wide Awake: A Memoir of Insomnia

Funny and informative. If you've ever struggled with sleeping, you will identify with the author's trials. She gives a history of sleep issues and weaves it with her own experiences. And at the end ... Read full review

Review: Wide Awake: A Memoir of Insomnia

Pretty rambling and disconnected. I've read a lot of books about sleep and did not really learn anything new. Although I did chuckle a few times in this book (one particularly memorable line was when ... Read full review