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The Dictionary of Dreams and Their Meanings
Learn how humanity has viewed dreams through the centuries, and what their significance is for us today.
256 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2003
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About the author
Richard Craze
143 books11 followersBefore being a publisher Richard was a full time writer with over 60 books published on a wide range of subjects including business, astrology, alternative medicine, Chinese culture, sex and humour (not all in any one book though). Before being a writer - although that was what he always wanted to do - he did many jobs including being a casino general manger, business consultant, cave guide and stress management consultant (again never all at one time).
His first book for his own publishing company – The Voice of Tobacco - came out in September 2003. It is Richard's own journal of giving up smoking.
He wrote Out Of Your Townie Mind which was published in May 2004 and it guides the townie through their dream of escaping to the countryside.
His first book for his own publishing company – The Voice of Tobacco - came out in September 2003. It is Richard's own journal of giving up smoking.
He wrote Out Of Your Townie Mind which was published in May 2004 and it guides the townie through their dream of escaping to the countryside.
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May 21, 2013
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This book was given to me to read by a neighbor after we engaged in a conversation about dreams. I'm glad she let me borrow it, and I sat down and actually read it. I love learning about dreams and what my dreams could possibly mean. There are many books out there with dream decoding, but this book was different. It was a history on how dreams are important to other cultures, and in history where dreams first took place. It also teaches you how to increase your chances of dreaming each night, and increase your remembering skills. It does also touch on the basics of what things could mean in your dream, but it doesn't go into detail. As the book says, you can not go on general meanings because each dream is different to the dreamer. If you dream about dogs in one dream and it has a meaning special to you, your friend could have a dream about dogs in a different aspect than you. You are your own dreamer.
For someone who dreams every night and very vividly it was a fun read to see what I could do to increase remembering, and to keep a dream journal. One of the most interesting things I read in the book was about dream bread. It's a mechanism that will help you dream what you want to dream. You take a normal bread recipe, and bake the bread. As you mold the bread, do not talk but think of the dream you wish to have that night. If you talk to anyone during the molding, then you lose the purpose of the exercise. Once the bread is baked, slice it into three pieces and think of three different things you wish to include in your dream. Eat a piece of those three sections and put the rest under your pillow. I don't know who would actually put bread under their pillow, but I thought this was an interesting way to increase your dreaming and what you want to have accomplished in each dream.
The only down fall of the book is that it took me a little while to get through it because it read like a text book. The pictures were beautiful, but it was hard to get through after a long day at work. Other wise, the book is a great addition to anyone's dream book collection.
This book was given to me to read by a neighbor after we engaged in a conversation about dreams. I'm glad she let me borrow it, and I sat down and actually read it. I love learning about dreams and what my dreams could possibly mean. There are many books out there with dream decoding, but this book was different. It was a history on how dreams are important to other cultures, and in history where dreams first took place. It also teaches you how to increase your chances of dreaming each night, and increase your remembering skills. It does also touch on the basics of what things could mean in your dream, but it doesn't go into detail. As the book says, you can not go on general meanings because each dream is different to the dreamer. If you dream about dogs in one dream and it has a meaning special to you, your friend could have a dream about dogs in a different aspect than you. You are your own dreamer.
For someone who dreams every night and very vividly it was a fun read to see what I could do to increase remembering, and to keep a dream journal. One of the most interesting things I read in the book was about dream bread. It's a mechanism that will help you dream what you want to dream. You take a normal bread recipe, and bake the bread. As you mold the bread, do not talk but think of the dream you wish to have that night. If you talk to anyone during the molding, then you lose the purpose of the exercise. Once the bread is baked, slice it into three pieces and think of three different things you wish to include in your dream. Eat a piece of those three sections and put the rest under your pillow. I don't know who would actually put bread under their pillow, but I thought this was an interesting way to increase your dreaming and what you want to have accomplished in each dream.
The only down fall of the book is that it took me a little while to get through it because it read like a text book. The pictures were beautiful, but it was hard to get through after a long day at work. Other wise, the book is a great addition to anyone's dream book collection.
April 13, 2022
Had this book from the age of about 10.
The book does have a lot of explanations regarding dreams.
So it will define why your dreams are happening and what the underlying meaning is in your life.
I think I dreamt I was falling out of bed once, and the book gave me insight.
Basically said that life is taking a very drastic turn and I have very little or no control, could be financial or relationship-based.
in other words, you feel as though you were losing control over your life.
Interesting book, rarely read if ever.
The book does have a lot of explanations regarding dreams.
So it will define why your dreams are happening and what the underlying meaning is in your life.
I think I dreamt I was falling out of bed once, and the book gave me insight.
Basically said that life is taking a very drastic turn and I have very little or no control, could be financial or relationship-based.
in other words, you feel as though you were losing control over your life.
Interesting book, rarely read if ever.
December 15, 2018
This is a useful book with great pictures to add with it.
August 3, 2023
I'm still not sold on dreams actually having meanings
February 17, 2009
A good section of the book is dedicated to the history of dreaming. Beautiful artwork to accompany the text. Overall it's a good start for YOU to interpret your dreams as opposed to someone telling you what your dreams mean.
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October 28, 2008I just picked this up at Borders, I love the pictures and photos inside this book. It does not have any dated pictures and is easy to understand. This book helped me understand my dreams better.
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