Sleepless: An Evening with Annabel Abbs – Putney

Join us for an insightful evening of conversation with author Annabel Abbs to discuss her latest book, Sleepless: Discovering the Power of the Night Self.

After experiencing a series of bereavements, sleep eludes Annabel Abbs. And yet her sleeplessness leads to a profound and unexpected discovery: her Night Self. The night transformed into a place of creativity and liberation. After some research, Annabel found she wasn’t alone. From the radical fifteenth-century philosopher Laura Cereta and subversive artist Louise Bourgeois, to Virginia Woolf and the activist Peace Pilgrim, women have long found sanctuary, inspiration and courage in darkness.
Drawing on the latest science, which shows we are more imaginative, open-minded and reflective at night, this is a moving, revelatory voyage into the dark.

‘This book will inspire you to get up, light a candle, and explore your own Night Self.’ – Financial Times

‘Abbs’ descriptions of the pleasures of sleeping, waking and walking under the night sky are a tempting reminder of adventure and connection with the wild… but where Abbs really succeeds is in subverting narratives about sleep…and in revealing a wondrous night world.’ – New Scientist