A review by thewileyseven
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk

challenging hopeful informative slow-paced

5.0

Essential! Read! This book has not only changed how I view the actions of others in the world but how I approach myself. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Violence, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, War, Sexual violence, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Physical abuse, Incest, Gun violence, Grief, Drug use, Drug abuse, Death, Car accident, and Child death