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A review by jiao_li
What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma by Stephanie Foo
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.25
I love books written by journalists! This one is really well-researched. Just like the title "What My Bones Know," Stephanie Foo truly delves into the effects of Complex PTSD on the body and even how mental illness can be passed down through DNA. I'm not particularly fond of biology, so I didn't fully grasp that part, but I imagine it would be even more fascinating for someone who enjoys biology.
This is my first time reading about Complex PTSD; I didn't even know it existed until I read this book. Since it's about Complex PTSD, the first part of the book was understandably quite traumatizing, but it concluded beautifully. I'm glad that she didn't dwell too much on the story of what caused her trauma but instead focused on the healing process.
Stephanie Foo quit her job to embark on a journey of healing, and she literally tried everything! In this book, you'll find various types of therapy. Personally, I was intrigued by EMDR, and the concept of self-parenting was new to me as well. I appreciate that she emphasizes in her book that healing doesn't have to be expensive.
Overall, it was a really good read, and I would highly recommend it if you enjoy memoirs that focus on mental illness. If you're going through a similar experience, you might want to skip the first part and, of course, read the last part!
This is my first time reading about Complex PTSD; I didn't even know it existed until I read this book. Since it's about Complex PTSD, the first part of the book was understandably quite traumatizing, but it concluded beautifully. I'm glad that she didn't dwell too much on the story of what caused her trauma but instead focused on the healing process.
Stephanie Foo quit her job to embark on a journey of healing, and she literally tried everything! In this book, you'll find various types of therapy. Personally, I was intrigued by EMDR, and the concept of self-parenting was new to me as well. I appreciate that she emphasizes in her book that healing doesn't have to be expensive.
Overall, it was a really good read, and I would highly recommend it if you enjoy memoirs that focus on mental illness. If you're going through a similar experience, you might want to skip the first part and, of course, read the last part!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Mental illness
Minor: War