The Dream Book: A Young Person's Guide to Understanding Dreams

People have long been fascinated by the meaning of dreams. In fact, young people around the world have similar dreams. World-renowned dream expert Patricia Garfield has gathered together the common types of dreams – dreams of being chased, of unfinished homework, of falling, and even of being undressed in the most awkward places – and helps young people analyze their dream lives. She gives excellent suggestions to help young readers remember, understand, and even have control over their dreams, so that they become a source of insight.

Patricia Garfield has been keeping a journal of her dreams since she was 14 years old. 50 years later, she is still keeping a journal of her dreams. This journal has informed her research and her writing. In addition to a PhD in Clinical Psychology, Patricia is one of six co-founders of The Association for the Study of Dreams. She is THE international authority on dreams. Her work has appeared in most major magazines, from Reader’s Digest to Mademoiselle, from The New York Times to People. She has appeared on television many times, and has a website that receives 4-6000 hits per day! Her work is international in scope, and her subject is of universal interest.

Patricia Garfield was born in Erie Pennsylvania in 1934. She has lived and traveled around the world, and now makes her home in the San Francisco Bay area of California.