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The Body Keeps the Score

Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma

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The Body Keeps the Score

Written by: Bessel van der Kolk
Narrated by: Sean Pratt
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The effects of trauma can be devastating for sufferers, their families and future generations. Here one of the world's experts on traumatic stress offers a bold new paradigm for treatment, moving away from standard talking and drug therapies and towards an alternative approach that heals mind, brain and body.

'Fascinating, hard to put down, and filled with powerful case histories. . . . the most important series of breakthroughs in mental health in the last thirty years' Norman Doidge, author of The Brain that Changes Itself

'An astonishing and important book. The trauma Bible. I cannot recommend it enough for anyone struggling with...well...anything' Tara Westover, author of Educated

'Dr. van der Kolk's masterpiece combines the boundless curiosity of the scientist, the erudition of the scholar, and the passion of the truth teller' Judith Herman, author of Trauma and Recovery

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Critic Reviews

Fascinating, hard to put down, and filled with powerful case histories. . . . the most important series of breakthroughs in mental health in the last thirty years (Norman Doidge, author of The Brain That Changes Itself)
Dr. van der Kolk's masterpiece combines the boundless curiosity of the scientist, the erudition of the scholar, and the passion of the truth teller (Judith Herman, M.D., author of Trauma and Recovery)
A seminal book that outlines the author's pioneering work
Draws on 30 years of experience to argue powerfully that trauma is one of the West's most urgent public health issues... Packed with science and human stories ... van der Kolk has a lot to say, and the struggle and resilience of his patients is very moving
A gripping bestseller about where trauma goes, and its disastrous effects on both individuals and societies. Deeply interesting.
A masterpiece of powerful understanding and brave heartedness, one of the most intelligent and helpful works on trauma I have ever read. . . a brilliant synthesis of clinical cases, neuroscience, powerful tools and caring humanity, offering a whole new level of healing (Jack Kornfied, author of A Path With Heart)
Incredible (William Leith, 'Books of the Year')
Everyone should read this book
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Though the traumatic experience which one had undergone may pertain to childhood, it may manifest during youth with deleterious effect. Various ailments which suddenly appaer may be result of past traumatic experience. Treating ailments with just external symptoms may result in recrudence. The author shares that ailments also needs to be investigated from past traumatic angle as well.. The author also suggests number of treatments such as Yoga, Tai-Chi. The author discourages use of drugs to cure trauma .Overall a good read. The reader can also try similar books such as Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman, The Marshmallow Test by Walter Mischel. How we care kids in their childhood matters a lot in shaping their psyche ,confidence level and disease free life.. The book mostly deals with traumatic experience of female child and its impact during whole life.

Emotional impact of past trauma

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The contents of the book are great insights into the world of trauma and relief. Van Der Kolk takes his time presenting us one of the most insightful takes on trauma, on how we perceive it, how it effects us and how the body keeps the score of your trauma throughout your life. The insights are even more enhanced when Bessel brings in real life cases he dealt as a psychologist, hitting home the point that mental trauma is one of the most important health problems that effect the majority of people. He also delves into remedies and treatment of mental trauma, again with real life cases to let us come to the conclusion by ourselves.
The narration of this audio book is also excellent and it takes on a neutral tone even when the topic gets morbid.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for insights to deal with trauma and also to learn more about oneself.

Exceptional

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This book could be a saviour, could be a masterpiece, but it's essential for those who are suffering or want to help those going through hard times.

A must read for everyone regardless of your interest.

Amazing Book for Not So Amazing People

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The book explores various facets of Trauma that the writer experienced during his journey with the topic. Explores the topic in detail and concludes with various treatments and healing options.

Insightful content, attractive narration

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whether you've been through trauma or not, it's a must read. adverse childhood experience is a major and threatening public health and economic issue which is being ignored

must read

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