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

challenging hopeful informative reflective slow-paced

4.0

 An excellent book on trauma. I enjoyed the studies and look into the trauma that I have never looked into. Acidemic, yet personal for those who read you'll find factual times of the history of trauma as well vintages of those who have been affected and healed from the trauma inflicted wounds.

A little bulky and chunky to read at times it takes time to really digest this book. It makes one think and is sure to give sympathy and empathy to those who deal with trauma symptoms, not just PTSD or the unofficial cPTSD disorders that exist.

Overall I liked the format. The facts and history are given as well as the diagrams and images provided. Great work to the author.