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The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

Bessel van der Kolk

4.27 AVERAGE

gcavagnaro's review against another edition

3.0

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Brilliant book but honestly such a heavy read both emotionally and technically that it threw me off my reading rhythm. I don't regret reading it, but I had to push through and I wish it had more practical takeaways/advice.

jsb93's review against another edition

3.5

informative slow-paced

msfree_e's review against another edition

4.0

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This is more of an academic book than a self help book but the author did provide a lot of good information and advice. When it comes down to it, trauma (especially childhood or adolescent trauma) has a significant impact on our lives. Ways to overcome trauma include therapy, writing, yoga, dance, music, or other arts. And ultimately, a healthy mind leads to a healthy body because your body definitely keeps the score - 4 stars!

sugarpop's review against another edition

2.5

challenging informative slow-paced

abbaepulls92's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

michaeldarlington01's review against another edition

4.0

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective slow-paced

sloanstrickland's review against another edition

5.0

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Such an informative and captivating read. It’s based in research and years of experience that’s all wrapped into a beautiful book. It’s heartbreaking reading the client’s stories. This is a book I will be re-reading throughout my career!

thepaththatleadsyouhome's review against another edition

4.0

informative medium-paced

tdpdx's review against another edition

4.75

emotional reflective medium-paced

diamond10's review against another edition

5.0

hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced