Interesting content, terrible narration.

incredibly annoying voice...drags out the end of each sentence a few milliseconds too long. no passion...could be computer generated. ruins the book. would have been much better if the author read it. sounds weird to have a western voice read about life as a child in India. won't bother finishing.

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Good knowledge delivered through a blocked nose

I think the narration has thrown off my circadian rhythms (might be for you but definitely not for me). Still worth consuming the knowledge in this book somehow though!

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Reasons to switch from being an owl to a lark

Or more precisely, what are the medical reasons why it is useful, perhaps essential even, to harmonize one's daily schedule to the solar rhythm and limiting eating to a specific duration.

Content (overall): Actionable and supported by svientific studies. It purports to provide key information in a practical program. Because regularizing my sleep schedule is something that I need to do after 38 years of not doing so, the goal of this book is perfect for my needs. But I think of this book as an adjunct to the app affiliated to Salk Institute which is monitoring my attempt to change. Be warned - you have to have a smartphohe, using a tablet the app is seni-functional. I think a text version would be a better chouce (references, for one) so I will get the Kindle if available.
Very good.

Narration (perfornance): Nasal, strange intonation - from Ohio? Doesn't matter what speed I play it at, he sounds weird to me.
Not comfortable to my ear.

Writing (story): The grammar is correct, the vocabulary understandable. He doesn't ramble (although he does repeat). The author is a scientist writing a non-fiction book. I don't expect William Faulkner. But in truth I found it a bit dry. He won't win any 'fascinate the layman by writing how-to health books' awards.
Good enough.

Weaknesses: Only one - paddedness. Here is what I picture happened over the phone...

Publisher: Dr. Panda we need X more pages.
Doctor: I have already said what needs to be said. It could be half the length, even a third and accomplish the same goal.
Publisher: We have rules. The book has to be between X and Y pages.
Doctor: What do you expect me to do?
Publisher: Add some diet advice?
Doctor: But this isn't a diet book.
Publisher: We need X more pages
Doctor: OK, but I think it will detract from the message of the book - that in addition to when one sleeps, it's less important what you eat than when.
Publisher: Do what you can...

2 weeks later...

Publisher: We got the additions, chapter six
Doctor: Good
Publisher: Ah, actually we are two pages short.
Doctor: mhmm..
Publisher: We have rules.
Doctor: Sorry, there is nothong more I can do.
Publisher: How about we go through the dictionary and list every healthy food that you recommend?
Doctor: (silence)
Publisher: We'll do it for you. All you have to do is approve or edit the list.

Oh, and why is the subject called 'Circadian Code' rather than 'circadian rhythm'? I suspect this is more of a marketing than scientific matter.

The book, as useful as the information is, was not the fundamental inspiration to put the plan into action. That took a family reason - avoiding mental illness.

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Great read and very educational

I've been practicing TRE for less than 2 weeks and have lost 5 lbs without changing my food intake. I've been sleeping better and my body has found its rhythm. A must read for everyone!

Great book, weak narration

As others have mentioned, and with all due respect to the narrator, but the book itself and knowledge within are invaluable but the narration was extremely difficult to digest. I still finished the book, but the extended tone at the end of almost every sentence made it very difficult to stay engaged. Not sure why the narrator went with this style, but other than that I appreciate Dr. Panda’s contributions to health!

phenomenal read!!!

So happy I read this book in my journey to better my health and the health of my family. packed full of amazing science fact and useful biological information.