Dreams are our creative muse. Our midnight meditation. Our brainstormer of unexpected ideas. Join me on a journey through dreamland and discover how to make the most of this alternate realm of experience. Learn how to rewrite nightmares, cultivate calm sleep and guide your dreams.

If you’ve always puzzled over your dreams (and who hasn’t?) then read this book. From Freud and Jung…to the latest insights gathered from the sleep lab, you will definitely get a new perspective on those wild dead-of-night adventures. They seem to make little sense; if you agree…this book might just change your mind.”

JAY INGRAM, author of The Science of Pets and The Future of Us

“…Drawing on vivid stories and the latest research, van Kampen reveals how our nightly visions help us process emotions, strengthen memory, and spark creativity. A must-read for anyone fascinated by the art and science of dreams.”
— ANTONIO ZADRA, co-author of When Brains Dream

“In this delightful and well-researched book, van Kampen brings a child's sense of wonder and a journalist's keen eye to the modern study of dreams. With a flair for storytelling…. You couldn't ask for a better state-of-the-art review of the most important and intriguing findings of current dream research.”
— KELLY BULKELEY, author of Big Dreams