Deirdre Barrett, PhD
Author of The Committee of Sleep, president of The International Association for the Study of Dreams, and faculty member of the Harvard Medical School
"Walter Berry’s The Detective of Dreams is a warm, playful, and compelling invitation to take dreams seriously without flattening their mystery. Berry writes with infectious wonder about the unruly intelligence of the dreaming mind. With curiosity as his magnifying glass and empathy as his method, he shows readers how dreams are not fixed messages to decode, but living encounters with the self. A great storyteller, he weaves anecdotes from his Hollywood career into his discussions of the dream detective work he does, and the result is accessibly engaging and thought-provoking."
Dr. Clare Johnson
Author of The Art of Lucid Dreaming and The Complete Book of Lucid Dreaming
"The Detective of Dreams is a wise and playful guide to the fantastical world of dreams. With his trademark humour and depth, Walter Berry leads us into the awe-filled wonders of dreaming. Illuminated by evocative dream sketches, this vivacious and inspiring book rekindles curiosity and opens us to the mystery of being alive. A marvellous journey into the hidden life of the psyche, this book will help you to encounter—and cradle with love—the
beating red heart of your dreams."
Kelly Sullivan Walden
Inspirational speaker and bestselling author of Dreamifesting: Harness the Power of Your Dreams to Create the Life You Desire
"Walter Berry’s The Detective of Dreams is absolutely enchanted—deep, insightful, and profoundly practical, while brimming with wonder, awe, and, most of all, humor . . . oh yes, and a bit of well-placed name-dropping. Walter’s unique spirit, along with his reverence and respect for dreams and the dreaming mind, shines through on every page and in every dream he explores with his soul-magnifying glass. If you find yourself in a dream slump, this book will crack the case of how to awaken you back to the magic of your dreaming soul."
Kelly Bulkeley, PhD
Author of Awakening the Soul and Fate and Destiny
"An excellent and hugely enjoyable piece of work that unusually can fuse autobiography, dreamwork interpretation and group practice without becoming overly self reflective/indulgent or theoretically pedantic."
Dr. Leslie Ellis
Author of A Clinician's Guide to Dream Therapy
"Walter Berry’s new book, The Detective of Dreams, is a friendly, funny, personal, and accessible way to learn how to understand your dreams. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand how to solve the mystery of their own dreams and to deepen the experience of dreaming in general."
Michael Meade
Author of Awakening the Soul and Fate and Destiny
"Walter Berry has a way with words, a way with art and a wondrous way with dreams. In Drawn into the Dream, he opens the portals of inspiration and awe and leads readers to vital and creative ways of working with dreams and learning the language of their souls."
Bob Hoss
Past President of IASD
Director of the Dream Science Foundation
"WOW, words cannot do this book justice – it masterfully unravels the awesome mysteries of dreams by taking you on a deeply personal journey into their depths and their relation to the life of the dreamer as well as life itself. It unravels the essence of a dream from the inside looking out, in a wealth of deeply moving stories, where you will find yourself captivated yet emerging having absorbed a solid understanding for working with your own dreams. A must read."
Ian Edger PhD
Author of The Dream In Islam: From Qur'anic Tradition to Jihadist Interpretation
"An excellent and hugely enjoyable piece of work that unusually can fuse autobiography, dreamwork interpretation and group practice without becoming overly self reflective/indulgent or theoretically pedantic."
Kelly Sullivan Walden
Bestselling author of It’s All in Your Dreams
"People often ask me, “How do I become better at remembering my dreams?” My response: “Get excited about them.” Now my response will be, “Read Walter Berry’s Drawn into the Dream.” This phenomenal book will not only get you whipped up into a frenzy about your dreams, like a kid at the gates of Disney Land but Walter’s expertise in this colorful realm will elevate your awareness and appreciation of your nighttime slumber party to the level of awe. In addition to the wonderful writing, Berry's spirit and genuine amazement at the blessing of our dreams are infectious. I highly recommend that you read this book at bedtime to provoke vivid, inspiring dreams."
Deirdre Barret, PhD
Author of The Committee of Sleep and Pandemic Dreams
“The author is a great story teller and his charm comes through distinctively in the book as well as his distinctive approach to dreams. This is an entertaining clever read full of colorful stories.”
Kelly Bulkeley, Ph.D.
Director, the Sleep and Dream Database.
Author: Spiritual Dreaming: A Cross-Cultural and Historical Journey and Dreaming in the World's Religions
"Walter Berry has written a truly "hands-on" guide to understanding your dreams. He shows how easy practices of drawing and mapping the content of dreams can lead to amazing "aha!" insights. Drawn into the Dream is filled with fascinating stories about dreams, including many from Berry's colorful life working in the entertainment business. Well-grounded in current psychological research, the book explores the farthest reaches of dream experience, including dreams about sex, death, precognition, and spirituality. Especially for people with an interest in art and creativity, Drawn into the Dream is a wonderful resource."
Dr. Clare Johnson
Author of The Art of Transforming Nightmares and The Art of Lucid Dreaming.
"Walter Berry is an artist of the dreamtime. With compelling storytelling and artistic flair, he evokes stories and images that guide us deep into the labyrinth of dreams to awaken that most mystical and wondrous state: awe.
Drawn into the Dream is packed with powerful dreams that will make your hair stand on end, fill your heart with compassion, and catapult you into the glorious riches of the dreaming mind. This is a wonderful book!"
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