Book description
You had the most amazing dream last night. It spoke to your highest aspiration-your most secret wish-and presented a vision of a future that was right for you. But now, in the cold light of day, that inspiring dream is gone forever-or is it? According to Dr. Stephen Aizenstat, a…
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1 author picked Dream Tending as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is one of the best books I know for attending to the images in the dream.
Aisenstadt has developed a whole school around working with dream images, and this book is a delight to read. Much of my own work with images is informed by him. He brings the dream images to life.
From Linda's list on The best books for understanding your nightmares and dreams.
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