Chasing the Sun by Linda Geddes Summary
Overview of Chasing the Sun
Discover how sunlight secretly programs your body and mind in "Chasing the Sun." Called "life changing" by Daily Mail, this illuminating journey reveals why modern indoor lifestyles may be killing us. What if your office lighting is sabotaging your health more than junk food?
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When Your Body Clock Ticks to a Different Rhythm
Stand in the Mojave Desert at noon, and you'll understand why humans both fear and worship the sun. At 49C, the desert strips moisture from unprepared travelers within hours. Yet this same star that can kill us also orchestrates every biological process in our bodies. We think of sunlight as something that helps us see, but it's far more fundamental-it's the conductor of an invisible symphony playing inside us every moment. From the moment cyanobacteria learned to harness sunlight billions of years ago, life on Earth has been choreographed by our nearest star. We literally eat captured starlight when we consume plants and animals. But here's what most people miss: the sun doesn't just provide energy-it tells time. Deep in your brain, a cluster of cells called the suprachiasmatic nucleus acts as your master clock, synchronizing with sunlight through specialized photoreceptors in your eyes. This internal timekeeper controls everything from kidney function to immune response, cognitive performance to hormone production. Your body doesn't just respond to day and night-it anticipates them, preparing different systems for action at different hours.
The Forgotten Wisdom of Darkness
The Hidden Cost of Conquering Night
Sunlight's Healing Power Rediscovered
The Rhythm of Seasons in Our Minds
Healing with Light: Medicine's New Frontier
Reclaiming Our Biological Birthright
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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