The Art of Rest

'Fascinating, entertaining and lucidly written . . . If we accept that reading is the most restful activity . . . The Art of Rest ought to be equivalent to a scientific siesta. The only trouble is that this outstanding book is far too stimulating to be restful'
Observer

'Claudia Hammond’s superb book reminds us of a truth that’s too often forgotten: that rest isn’t just an indulgence, but an essential part of a life lived well'
DR RANGAN CHATTERJEE, bestselling author of The 4 Pillar Plan

'At a time when our waking lives appear to be more frantic and distracted than ever before, switching off has never been more of a challenge. The Art of Rest equips us with fresh research and information on how to rest more, and rest better, to get the most out of life. Reading it is a rest itself'
MATT HAIG

'A soothing balm for a frazzled generation'
ADAM RUTHERFORD, author of A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived

'Not only is The Art of Rest an enjoyable read, touching on scientific evidence in a light, accessible manner, it delivers on its promise too . . . Reading, according to Rest Test participants, is one of the best ways to rest. So if you want to change your 24/7 lifestyle, opening The Art of Rest may well be a good start
New Scientist

'Hammond valiantly unearths some great nuggets . . . quirky humour and sunny enthusiasm kept me reading'
The Times

'A clarion call . . . It reminds us that in these frazzled times, rest is not an indulgence but an essential'
Sunday Telegraph

'The prolific and brilliant Claudia Hammond has done it again, this time with the science of how to make the most of our lives in work, rest and play'
KEVIN FONG, author of Extreme Medicine

'A thoughtful and enlightening book, perfectly mixing anecdote and evidence'
ROBIN INCE

'[Hammond] helps guide readers who have been too guilty or anxious to make time for themselves to make a start in finding the best ways to switch off'
Herald

'Illuminating'
Sunday Express

'An absorbing exploration of how and why we rest . . . As reading was noted to be the most popular way to rest though, delving into The Art of Rest is an intriguing way to spend some downtime'
The Skinny

'[Hammond is] a champion for analytical and evidence-based thinking – and fortunately she has a great talent for making scientific and neurological studies easily accessible to the widest possible audience
Happiful magazine

'Excellent'
Marie Claire