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Lucid Dreams in 30 Days: The Creative Sleep Program
Keith Harary, Pamela Weintraub
St.
Martin’s
Press
With this volume you
will learn to explore the mysteries of your sleeping self. Beginning with
simple steps such as keeping a dream journal to record your dreams, Keith Harary,
Ph.D., and Pamela Weintraub take
you step-by-step, day-by-day
through the lucid dreaming process. You advance to realizing when you are
in a dream state, waking up "in" your dreams, and eventually,
actually controlling the content
of your dreams.
0312199880
Paperback, 111pp
February 1998
St.
Martin's
Press
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Editorial Reviews
"this fascinating, practical guide to lucid dreaming is based on the
breakthrough techniques developed by psychologists and dream researchers
around the world. Anyone looking for the latest word in lucid dreaming cannot
do better than to follow Harary and Weintraub's easy-to-follow and stunningly effective
step-by-step approach." --Gayle Delaney, Ph.D., author of All About
Dreams and founding president of the Association for the Study of Dreams
"Excellent. I'm so glad to see Dr. Keith Harary
and Pamela Weintraub giving us practical ways of experiencing an amazing
altered state of consciousness." --Dr. Raymond Moody, author of Life
After Life
"The thirty-day structure of this book renders the idea and practice of
lucid dreaming readily available to a wide range of readers. Using Lucid
Dreams in 30 Days as your guide, you will be able to incorporate lucid dreaming
into your life, and by so doing achieve a better understanding of yourself
and your self's best friend-the subconscious mind." --Ralph Blum,
author of The New Book of Runes
From the Publisher
"This fascinating, practical guide to lucid dreaming is based on the
breakthrough techniques developed by psychologists and dream researchers
around the world. Anyone looking for the latest word in lucid dreaming cannot
do better than to follow Harary and Weintraub's easy-to-follow and stunningly effective step-by-step
approach." --Gayle Delaney, PH.D., author of All About Dreams and
Founding President of the Association for the Study of Dreams
"Excellent. I'm so glad to see Dr. Keith Harary and Pamela Weintraub giving us practical ways of
experiencing an amazing altered state of consciousness." --Dr. Raymond
Moody, author of Life After Life
"The thirty-day structure of this book renders the idea
and practice of lucid dreaming readily available to a wide range of readers.
Using Lucid Dreams in 30 Days as your guide, you will be able to
incorporate lucid dreaming into your life, and by so doing achieve a better
understanding of yourself and your self's best friend--the subconscious
mind." --Ralph Blum, author of The New Book of Runes
About the Author
Keith Harary, Ph.D. has spent decades
investigating the issues confronting those who are coping with extraordinary
experiences. His research has included extensive laboratory and field
research on the physiological and other variables associated with altered
states of consciousness, including the development of specialized methods for
actively inducing a wide range of altered states.
Harary holds a Ph.D. in psychology, with emphases
in both clinical counseling and experimental psychology. He has authored or
co-authored hundreds of articles and eight books on topics related to
perception, altered states of consciousness, personality, and related topics.
He is currently Research Director of the Institute for Advanced Psychology in
Tiburon, California,
where he continues to conduct research in perception and other areas in
association with an interdisciplinary consortium of scientists.
Pamela Weintraub is a longtime magazine journalist living in New
York City and the author of thirteen books. She was
formerly the editor-in-chief of Omni.
Product Description:
With this volume you will learn to explore the mysteries of your sleeping
self. Beginning with simple steps such as keeping a dream journal to record
your dreams, Keith Harary, Ph.D., and Pamela
Weintraub take you step-by-step, day-by-day through the lucid dreaming
process. You advance to realizing when you are in a dream state, waking up
"in" your dreams, and eventually, actually controlling the content
of your dreams.
Reader Reviews from Amazon
 Interesting,
September 20, 2004
I have several points about this book. It certainly does
work, although I have never finished the book being not dedicated or constant
enough in my energy. It takes work, as it should, and some of the exercises
aren't practical to say the least.
The comment about the authors not being legitimate researchers, well, all I
can say is the exercises are very effective if you can actually stick to them
so legitimate or not, they've got something right.
The main thing about lucid dreaming exercises that I think the book can't or
doesn't help with, is that you don't get any spiritual guidance with it, and
some dreams I have had have really made me wonder if thats something you need. There is a
"realness" too it where I feel that I am navigating in foreign
lands without a map. It depends how you view things, but for me it has called
a lot into question.
However, I think its an excellent book and with
determination is definately effective.
It
works!, February 5, 2004
Reviewer: A reader
This book is excellent! It gives you a lot of practical, detailed exercises,
and it works! I was quite skeptical at the beginning, because I used to see
(or remember) dreams extremely rarely, once a year (!) maybe, and overcoming
the first barrier - remembering my dream - I thought was my biggest
challenge. I decided to try just for fun, and I was amazed that I could
remember my dreams four nights in a row - something that has never happened
before. Several weeks later I saw my first lucid dream (that is the dream
where you realize that you're dreaming), and it was truly amazing and FUN!
I'm sure I could have progressed much quicker, but I wasn't consistent in my
practice.
This book is very fun, easy and interesting to
read, it explains in detail how to reach lucid dreaming stage, and it also gives
a lot of advice on how to use your dreams for self-discovery and
self-development (like exploring your subconscious or finding a teacher in
your dream). I was never interested in this subject and started reading this
book accidentally (recommended by a friend). After reading this book, I got
so interested in this topic, that I started reading other books, like Laberge, Garfield etc. Laberge
is excellent as well. But he gives a lot of theory (what is dream, how it
works, history of dream research, modern lab research etc.) and some
exercises (not particularly structured and not given in the order of
difficulty), while in this book by Weintroub and Harary the main focus is exercises, and how to experience
for YOURSELF, it's very structured, step by step approach (exercises for day
1, day 2 etc. - exactly what's needed for a beginner, who wants to
EXPERIENCE, not just READ ABOUT). If you're a serious researcher, I recommend
you read both, Laberge (better on theory) and this
one (better on practice). Good luck!
P.S. I've read one comment here about
Astral travel, and how it was all silly, and shouldn't have been mentioned in
the book etc.. Well, maybe for people who just start
exploring dreaming, it really is too early to talk about astral travel (W
& H do talk about it briefly at the very end of their book), but I
wouldn't recommend jumping into conclusions before trying, practising, experiencing first. Who knows...
Really
takes care of the topic..., May
18, 2003
Well, I love this book. It really
discusses with accuracy everything about lucid dreams, most of all, how to
induce yourself to have one, how to remain in one for a long time, how to
program what your dream is going to be like. I'd recommend it to anyone who's
willing to make a little effort and follow this book's instructions to
achieve the desired results.
The
Book on Lucid Dreaming They Don't Want You to Read, April 16, 2003
Reviewer: A reader
Although his followers have a tendency to view Laberge�s as the only
important research ever done in this area, his work, like that of every
contemporary scientist, draws on much older research. The exercises presented
by Harary and Weintraub are based on thousands of
years of human exploration of this fascinating subject, including Harary's own considerable work on altered states. Harary and Weintraub are careful to present accurate
facts and references, including references to Laberge,
to whom they are very kind. They do not take credit for the work of others,
nor do they try to sell accessories or classes. Nevertheless, it appears that
some of Laberge�s followers are very threatened by this unpretentious and
enjoyable little book, which does not present itself as an academic text. Its
stated purpose is to provide natural, step-by-step exercises for safely
exploring the lucid dream state, and it does this
very well. Harary, a veteran researcher and
longtime contributor to OMNI Magazine, and Weintraub, an editor of OMNI for
most of its long life, are both talented writers. Like their other books,
this one is a pleasure to read. They are careful to present accurate facts
and references, and while they never demean the implications of the lucid
dream state, they also don�t try to interpret the experience for their
readers. They respect their readers enough to expect they will ask their own
questions and draw their own conclusions.
Best
Practical Guide To Lucid Dreaming, June
1, 2002
Reviewer: A reader
This is the best practical guide I have found to lucid dreaming. For a lot of
theory and padding go someplace else. For a down to
earth and basic instruction book this one is the best choice. Comparing a
practical little handbook like this one to a book about research and theory
is like comparing a field guide to bird watching to a big academic book on
ornithology. I have done most of the exercises and they really work! They are
also lots of fun. Plus the book makes reference to the fact that the
exercises are based on techniques that date back thousands of years in
addition to current research. What is curious to me is how some other experts
don't always reference the fact that their original methods are not very
original after all. You would think that human beings didn't know how to have
lucid dreams or even how to just plain dream until they came along! In
contrast I respect the fact that the authors of this book don't try to knock
other scientists and other books to promote their own. They just tell it like
it is and recommend other books and authors for those who want to study other
sides of the subject. This is also my first choice book if you want to get
right into lucid dreaming because it doesn't try to tell you what kinds of
dreams you should have but just helps you open up to your own experiences.
Great
Introduction to the Subject!, September
15, 2001
Reviewer: A reader
Discerning readers will be able to tell when any comments are placed to
promote another author by disparaging an excellent book. I will avoid such
tactics and go for an honest assessment. This inexpensive and well written
little volume successfully makes a complicated subject easily understandable
to the general public. The authors are clear that it is a handbook of
practical exercises and not a book of theories of anecdotes, and openly
credit and refer readers to other authors for that side of the subject. For
readers who want to get right into the practice rather than theory, this book
is highly recommended. The exercises are based on modern research and methods
proven and tested throughout human history, dating back to the ancient Greeks
and Egyptians. These are the same techniques used by LaBerge
and others, but Harary and Weintraub are careful to
note the historical context. Another difference I find between this book and
others is that the authors encourage a balanced approach, and do not urge
people to try too heavily to control their dreams, at the risk of unknown
complications. They are also careful to let readers discover their own
experiences, instead of giving so many anecdotes that you cannot tell the
difference between your original thoughts and the power of suggestion. They
also do not try to sell or promote expensive hardware, which can induce
seizures even in some healthy people, to induce lucid dreams. This
distinguishes them from others, who have turned lucid dreaming into a minor
cottage industry. The fact that they have managed to craft such a well
researched program and present it so effectively in this inexpensive little
volume is an impressive accomplishment, which helps to explain why this book
is becoming a classic in the field. This is a great introduction to the
subjection and may be the only guide most people need to explore the personal
experience of lucid dreaming.
Lucid
Dreaming and Happy, November
24, 2000
A Kid's Review
OK the tittle is true. I am finally having lucid
dreams, and I am so happy. I now can have tea with Neil Armstrong or Little
Bo Peep if I want to. Or I can fly to Pluto to see if there are aliens and
find some if I want. This power I have never had over my dreams, so I
treasure it. PLus from this book I learned all
this. Now I am going to bed to sleep, and dream...<(o^_^o)>
If
you follow the guidelines it works, period., July 15, 2000
This book is no joke. The excercises
may seem silly and strange, but if you follow them accordingly and
practice you will be able to
become conscious in your dreams. You can use the subconscious to understand
and fix problems you may be
having in life. To put bluntly, buy it.
We
spend one-third of our lives asleep..., August 20, 1998
Ignore the cheesy title -- this one really works. Harary and Weintraub's 30 day
plan gradually immerses
the reader into
his/her own subconscious until s/he can't help but develop a greater
awareness of his/her
dreams. Faithful practice lays
the groundwork for more vivid and frequent dream recall, incubation, reentry,
and, finally, recognition of the
dream state while dreaming. For those who believe in Doing Something with
that "lost" third of
their lives.
The
perfect guide to be a lucid dreamer, July 15, 1998
Reviewer: A reader
If you want control of you as of your dreams, this book will give you the
power to do that. When I started reading,
I was an skeptic of this kind of things, but one week
doing the exercises in the book I started to remember my
dreams and have control of them. It
tells you day by day what to do, and the rest is up to you
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