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The Body Keeps the Score

Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma

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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

©2019 Bessel van der Kolk (P)2019 Penguin Audio

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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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It sounds strange but I don't think I've ever been so gutted about getting to the end of a book. Amazing content and insight, beautiful explained and a must read for anyone with an interest in Trauma.

Incredible

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Eye opening accounts of real world research and approaches to a tricky topic told with great passion

Such great research and storytelling!

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Trauma evidence to support progressive practice with the wide context of challenge explored. A must read

Excellent

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Beautifully explained with great examples. One of the best books I have come across for Trauma, Highly recommend.

Great Book

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This book is triggering yes. Dealing with trauma IS. I cannot express how much this book has helped me. If you are suffering physically or emotionally this book could change your life
Thank you audible for making it available

Absolutely mind blowing information

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