After more than 25 years of insomnia I've read my share of books on sleep and this is by far the best.

It provides a great guide to sleep hygiene which includes everything from choosing the best mattress, to sound proofing your room, developing good bedtime habits and understanding your own issues.

The book is full of handy quizzes that help you identify problem areas and provides comprehensive solutions for you to address these issues and get a good night's sleep. The book is full of examples and helpful tips and includes worksheets for you to record your sleep during the four week program.

If you're impatient to jump into the 4 week program you can start that immediately but I would strongly recommend reading the preceding chapters so you can eliminate problems from light, noise, pets, uncomfortable pillows and the like.

Good Night covers all the basics of getting a good night sleep, including recommendations on snacks to help you get to sleep and ideas for decorating your room to minimise distractions.

The book distinguishes between disordered sleeping and sleep disorders covering off the common sleep disorders and how they are diagnosed. The pros and cons of various remedies including sleeping pills and alternative remedies are also covered.

For anyone interested in weight loss or wanting to look younger or remove those black circles under the eyes, Good Night tells you why sleep might be interfering with your energy, appetite and appearance as well as providing guidelines to look and feel younger healthier and slimmer. What could be better?

I thought I'd heard every statistic and help tip that existed re: sleep problems and sleep hygiene -- keep your room cold and dark, wear earplugs, etc. But refreshingly, this book had a few tips I hadn't seen or heard elsewhere -- including descriptions of several yoga-like relaxation and meditation exercises to help you unwind.

I'm particularly fond of the concept of a "power down hour" where you spend a full, committed hour to unwinding before bed. Though it sounds unrealistic in the modern world, that anyone would take a full hour to do this, the cool thing is that 1/2 of this wind-down hour is meant to be devoted to doing what the author calls "mindless chores" like folding laundry. Makes a lot of sense to me, to save these chores for late night, when doing them may actually help put you to sleep!

There are a lot of tips like this in the book. Highly recommended overall.

I have never reviewed any products before, but, this book and the 28 day program has helped me so much that I felt I had to. I want as many people to know this book is out there and can help everyone who needs it.
-Barry

I have read my fair share of books which have put me to sleep. This is the first book that actually helped me sleep. Thank you Dr. Breus! I took the 28 day plan, changed my sleep habits and it has changed my life. I feel so much better, my family and friends say I even look better. Good Night!

I have been the worst sleeper for years. Who knew that the finish of your walls could make the difference. Dr. Breus. gives insightful advice on how to get to sleep soundly. I am so excited to start the progam. Give it a try for a great nights sleep.

By understanding the science of sleep and the busy lives of his patients, Dr. Breus offers a workable program for developing and keeping successful sleep habits. The author touches on the entirety of the sleep experience, from bedroom decor to daytime stress to the effects of alcohol, caffeine, room temperature and ambient light. I learned a lot about sleep and its effects on memory, work performance and, surprisingly, weight loss. There is help here for the busy mom on the go to the business traveler. Easy to read with usueful hints and facts on sleeping right.

I read this book and it has helped me a great deal. It has been a very long time since I've gotten a good night's sleep - since using the program in this book I have been sleeping like a baby!

I appreciate Dr. Breus' approach to better sleep. For years I would wake up multiple times each night but after following Dr. Breus' 4-week program I've actually been sleeping through the night. The program isn't super easy but it really does work.

This book is very informative concerning every aspect of sleep. Chapters cover how a good night's sleep relates to diet, sex, stress, parenting, internal & external factors & more. I haven't quite finished it, but I am looking forward to the 28 day challenge.

Good Night: the Sleep Doctor's 4-Week Program to Better Sleep was very helpful. I'm sleeping so much better that I loaned it to a friend. He says that the techniques have worked for him too. He hasn't slept so well in years. I may give it as a gift to my insomniac friends.