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Beautiful Trauma

A Journey of Discovery in Science and Healing

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A compelling account of surviving a freak accident, and a fascinating exploration of the science of trauma and recovery.

Late one night, while Rebecca Fogg was alone in her apartment, her hand was partially amputated in an explosion. Quick thinking saved her life, but the journey to recovery would be a slow one. As the doctors rebuilt her hand, Rebecca (who also survived 9/11) began rebuilding her sense of self by studying the physical and psychological process of recovery.

Interspersing the personal with the medical, Rebecca charts her year of rehabilitation, touching on the marvelously adaptable anatomy of the hand; how the brain's fight-or-flight mechanism enables us to react instantly to danger; and why trauma causes some people to develop PTSD and gives others a whole new lease on life.

Told with emotional and intellectual clarity, Beautiful Trauma is a celebration of the resilience of the human spirit and the power we all hold in our hands.

©2023 Rebecca Fogg (P)2023 W. F. Howes Ltd Medical Mental Health Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders Professionals & Academics Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Health Nervous System Human Brain
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Beautifully told by its author who is here to help you put life into perspective.

Must-read for anyone who is dealing (or has dealt) with physical trauma

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This is really beautifully written and emotionally engaging and I’ve also learned so much too

Excellent

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This book is less about trauma and more about the biological & physical journey. I found the title misleading in this regard.

Biology Book with Anecdotes

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