A review by knitter22
What Happened To You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce D. Perry, Oprah Winfrey

4.0

I didn't even consider reading What Happened to You? initially because I had the distinct advantage of growing up with two parents that did their best, treated me well, and loved me. I didn't suffer from any big traumas that required healing or resilience on my part. And then one day it dawned on me (when I was wondering what might be wrong with someone) that maybe I did need to read this book, to better understand people who may have suffered trauma, abuse, and the effects it might have had upon brain development. I appreciated Dr. Perry's parts as the science was easy to understand, and the give and take between Dr. Perry and Oprah helped me to reflect and understand a little bit more. The book has at least changed my thinking so I won't wonder what is wrong with someone but will reframe the question to ask what might have happened to them instead.