{"product_id":"the-sleep-youre-longing-for-how-rest-connects-us-to-happiness-healing-and-hope-paperback","title":"The Sleep You're Longing for: How Rest Connects Us to Happiness, Healing, and Hope - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKen Wytsma\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf exhaustion has become your unwelcome companion, this book will help you rediscover the joy of a well-rested life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe often overlook the power of sleep--until we struggle to get enough of it. Our culture glorifies productivity and achievement, yet millions suffer from chronic exhaustion, stress, and anxiety. If we could \u003ci\u003esleep\u003c\/i\u003e better, could we \u003ci\u003elive\u003c\/i\u003e better?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKen Wytsma, an educator who has grappled with chronic illness, insomnia, and years of fragmented rest, believes we can. In this compassionate and empowering guide, he \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e● reframes sleep not just as a health necessity but as a foundation for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being;\u003cbr\u003e● explains the surprising connection between rest and creativity, happiness, and resilience; and\u003cbr\u003e● offers concrete strategies for repatterning the thoughts and habits that keep us awake.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA natural storyteller, Wytsma blends research with personal reflection to explore why modern life makes rest so elusive and what happens in our bodies and minds when we finally surrender to sleep. For those ready to take action, he offers practical wisdom for overcoming sleep struggles, including ten practical approaches for reclaiming the sleep you long for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis encouraging and fascinating guide will help you escape the cycle of exhaustion and rediscover the joy of a well-rested life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReclaiming Sleep in a World That Never Rests\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe often overlook the power of sleep--until we struggle to get enough of it. Our culture glorifies productivity and achievement, yet millions suffer from chronic exhaustion, stress, and anxiety. If we could \u003ci\u003esleep\u003c\/i\u003e better, could we \u003ci\u003elive\u003c\/i\u003e better?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKen Wytsma, an educator who has grappled with chronic illness, insomnia, and years of fragmented rest, believes we can. In this compassionate and empowering guide, he reframes sleep--not just as a health necessity but as a foundation for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA natural storyteller, Wytsma blends research with personal reflection to explore why modern life makes rest so elusive and what happens in our bodies and minds when we finally surrender to sleep. He examines the surprising connection between rest and creativity, happiness, and resilience. And for those ready to take action, he offers concrete strategies for repatterning the thoughts and habits that keep us awake, including ten practical approaches for reclaiming the sleep you long for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf exhaustion has become your unwelcome companion, this book will help you rediscover the joy of a well-rested life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Sleep You're Longing For\u003c\/i\u003e is a field guide for getting your life back.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eStephan Bauman\u003c\/b\u003e, former CEO of World Relief; author of \u003ci\u003eSeeking Refuge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I give this book my highest recommendation.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eKerry Kuehl, MD, DrPH, MS\u003c\/b\u003e, director of Human Performance Laboratory, Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wytsma invites us to slow down and rediscover the sacred art of rest.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eSandy Coughlin\u003c\/b\u003e, creator of ReluctantEntertainer.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A road map to rest that reminds us we sleep well so we can serve well.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eRoy Goble\u003c\/b\u003e, author of the Junkyard Wisdom books; cofounder of PathLight International\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wytsma shows us that sleep is not just a thing we must do but a gateway to human flourishing.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eMarc Wagner, MD, MPH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKen Wytsma\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author and teacher with a love for exploring how history, philosophy, and culture shape the way we live today. He has spent nearly two decades speaking and teaching at universities and conferences around the world. He is also an entrepreneur who has started organizations, guided nonprofits, and launched creative projects that connect people across disciplines and communities. When he's not writing or teaching, Ken can be found in Oregon's Willamette Valley enjoying the outdoors, good conversation, and time with his wife and four daughters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 14, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52029591421229,"sku":"9781587436826","price":22.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/9sn3WgIx-L9781587436826.webp?v=1777477625","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-sleep-youre-longing-for-how-rest-connects-us-to-happiness-healing-and-hope-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}