This chair is perfect for insomnia, because it puts me to sleep EVERY TIME I get in it.  It definitely mandates a literal laid-back position.  Due to the angle, it is not exactly what I wanted, but that is a personal preference, and no reflection on the chair itself.  The absolute only complaint I have on the chair is the locking mechanism.  It came bent on one of the chairs, and through use became bent on the second chair.  Bottom line - very comfortable chairs for rocking on the porch.