Summary of Alice Robb's Why We Dream

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 Until the nineteenth century, dreams were thought of in the context of spirituality rather than science. They were treated like a sort of magical X-ray, with doctors consulting dreams for clues to their patients’ prognoses. #2 Dreams can be so lifelike that they seem to be the product of supernatural forces. They can change our beliefs, and they can even instill a sense of awe in the most committed atheist. #3