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ashezds's review against another edition
challenging
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inspiring
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5.0
really incredible and well written account of trauma studies. as someone who had basically no understanding of the science/psychology side of trauma this was really accessible and informative, i really appreciate herman’s ability to explain very complicated things in simple ways. i also love that she doesn’t shy away from the political aspects of trauma — the gendered/racialised/classist aspects of it and how these issues make people more likely to have had traumatic experiences. in a field which was historically extremely sexist and racist this book is a great counter to this.
obviously read as part of my phd research but on a personal level i also found this really helpful. it was sometimes weird to read about trauma therapy from the therapist’s point of view but in a good way. it’s always good to read something that feels like putting words to things you have felt but not been able to express (!!)
obviously read as part of my phd research but on a personal level i also found this really helpful. it was sometimes weird to read about trauma therapy from the therapist’s point of view but in a good way. it’s always good to read something that feels like putting words to things you have felt but not been able to express (!!)
mollyandthecat's review against another edition
5.0
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We (the cat and I) finished it! Trauma and Recovery tells a fascinating analysis of the history of trauma research, the understanding of trauma and PTSD and CPTSD, the long-lasting impacts of traumatic experiences, and life in recovery.
It makes me a bit sad that I didn’t know about this book until 2023 when I could have benefited from it many, many years ago. It was an impactful book!!
We (the cat and I) finished it! Trauma and Recovery tells a fascinating analysis of the history of trauma research, the understanding of trauma and PTSD and CPTSD, the long-lasting impacts of traumatic experiences, and life in recovery.
It makes me a bit sad that I didn’t know about this book until 2023 when I could have benefited from it many, many years ago. It was an impactful book!!
meow021's review against another edition
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5.0
primada's review against another edition
5.0
Found this book mentioned in a review on lithub.com as an aspirational read. https://lithub.com/veronica-esposito-on-the-book-that-changed-her-life/
So glad I tried it on.
So glad I tried it on.
harisood's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 *
I may update this later to a 5, as it feels like one of those books that will have a massive impact on me as its lessons slowly filter in.
This is a wonderfully compassionate, warm and political discussion of trauma, rich in content and written with love. The outlining of the C-PTSD diagnosis is meticulous and feels like one of those lessons where you get to peer into history to see one of its most pivotal moments, from the reflective point of the years that have passed since, and what has arisen as a result of this moment.
The further exploration of the three stages of trauma recovery have been personally really helpful and insightful, and the feminist political lens of the entire book both brings into sharp focus the violence of patriarchy, and ensures the discussion isn't just left at 'go fix yourself'.
Really recommended for all!
I may update this later to a 5, as it feels like one of those books that will have a massive impact on me as its lessons slowly filter in.
This is a wonderfully compassionate, warm and political discussion of trauma, rich in content and written with love. The outlining of the C-PTSD diagnosis is meticulous and feels like one of those lessons where you get to peer into history to see one of its most pivotal moments, from the reflective point of the years that have passed since, and what has arisen as a result of this moment.
The further exploration of the three stages of trauma recovery have been personally really helpful and insightful, and the feminist political lens of the entire book both brings into sharp focus the violence of patriarchy, and ensures the discussion isn't just left at 'go fix yourself'.
Really recommended for all!
laurenlaskowski's review against another edition
4.0
Worth reading for the first part of the book, on the history of trauma treatment, alone. Gets four stars instead of five because I hate it when specialists (e.g., psychologists) go outside of their expertise to diagnose culture and countries, and Herman’s analysis was no exception.
whatsmacksaid's review against another edition
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4.0
A fascinating look at complex PTSD, including the difference between CPTSD and "regular" PTSD, the differences in how men and women are likely to fall prey to it, how it manifests, what loved ones need to understand to help the victims heal, and how therapists and other professionals should approach treatment.