Description
A profound new approach to healing trauma, grounded in a radical reframing of how we understand this nearly universal experience
For centuries, we’ve been taught that being traumatized means we are somehow broken―and that trauma only happens to people who are too fragile or flawed to deal with hardship. But as a researcher, teacher, and survivor, Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald has learned that the only thing broken is our society’s understanding of trauma. “The body’s trauma response is designed to save our lives―and it does,” she says. “It’s not a sign of weakness, but of our function, strength, and amazing resilience.”
With Unbroken: The Trauma Response Is Never Wrong, Dr. McDonald overturns the misconceptions about trauma with the latest evidence from neuroscience and psychology―and shares tested practices and tools to help you work with your body’s coping mechanisms to accelerate healing. Here, you’ll explore:
• What is trauma? The latest science that undoes the stigmas of shame, blame, and humiliation
• Moral injury―having our basic sense of how the world should work overturned
• The truth about triggers―what they really are and how they can guide the healing journey
• Traumatic patterns―new findings to help break free from recurring habits and toxic dynamics
• Why we can always rewrite our inner narratives, no matter how much time has passed
• Finding a “relational home” for trauma―how we can help each other return to wholeness
Dr. McDonald’s case studies reveal the many ways trauma can manifest and persist in our lives, yet there’s one factor every case has in common: the trauma response itself reveals the path to healing. “Our traumatic experiences reveal that we can be bent, dented, or bruised,” she says, “but we cannot be broken.” For anyone who has gone through trauma or wants to help others who are struggling, here is an empowering resource for finding our way home to our bodies, rebuilding our relationships, and returning to full engagement with life.
RedCard (verified owner) –
I never review books—which is lame since I always read *pages* of reviews before clicking that Buy button. Unbroken is an easy 5-star book. I have now read it 3x and reckon it’ll be one of those gems I reread every year. I’ve read and reread all the trauma biggies—Judith Herman, van der Kolk, Paul Conti’s book last year, Oprah, Gabs, you name it—and Dr. McDonald’s *Unbroken* is the best-written and most helpful of the bunch, imo. Dr. M. writes beautifully, like, “literary memoir” caliber, about personal traumas that informed her career path and is very accessible when things get more technical around neurobiology and trauma. (My eyes usually glaze over when things get too scientific.)The writer’s take on trauma is very democratic and capacious and she seems dead-set on “taking the shame out” at every step, which I found helpful and inspiring. The meta-message is just like the subtitle says: “The trauma response is never wrong”. The tools are practical and free and within reach and are presented in an inclusive way that makes you actually try them out vs. just rubbing your chin and intellectualizing how the tool might work. (What I usually do.) Overall, McDonald writes with an easy expertise that is authoritative while still being accessible to someone not trained in dealing with trauma professionally or academically.I pre-ordered 5 copies for friends I’ve met in Group and/or exchanged psych books with before. Yeah, that good.
S. Connolly (verified owner) –
I love this hopeful perspective on trauma that’s validating yet also looking forward. The client stories were beautifully written. Most books on trauma are doom and gloom but not this one!
I will be purchasing additional copies for friends and family 💜
Trisha (verified owner) –
This book is relatable to all walks of life. Not only do the stories make each reader feel their story is not so uncommon, it also is a map to healing. It gives a fresh look into what trauma is, the effects it causes and how to navigate through the havoc it reeks in your body . MC is a genius and Unbroken is a master piece. We are not alone ❤️
ESS12 (verified owner) –
Dr. McDonald does a beautiful job explaining the neuroscience and making the concepts accessible. Her style is warm and welcoming, reading the book feels like be invited to coffee with a good friend. She is able to give hope to those who need it most. Loved the client stories and how she shared her personal experience. Made me feel like we are all in this together. Highly recommend this book.
Mark G. (verified owner) –
“Unbroken: The Trauma Response is Never Wrong” is a transformative and powerful book that sheds light on the often misunderstood world of trauma and its effects on individuals. The author, whose expertise is evident throughout the book, takes the reader on a journey of understanding trauma and its responses, and provides an insightful and compassionate view into the minds and experiences of those who have gone through it.
The book is written in an engaging and accessible style that will appeal to both professionals and lay readers alike. The author’s depth of knowledge and experience is evident on every single page, as she explores the nuances and complexities of trauma and its effects on individuals. The client stories are fascinating and easy to connect with. Each is presented in a beautiful and compelling way.
One of the most powerful aspects of the book is its emphasis on the fact that the trauma response is never wrong. This message is particularly important in a world where trauma is often stigmatized and misunderstood. The author’s emphasis on the need for understanding, empathy, and support for those who have experienced trauma is a refreshing and much-needed perspective in today’s society.
Overall, “Unbroken: The Trauma Response is Never Wrong” is a groundbreaking book that is sure to make a significant impact in the field of trauma therapy. It is a must-read for anyone who has experienced trauma, or who works with those who have. Highly recommended.
Ouzola Customer (verified owner) –
I have read many, many books about grief, about loss, about trauma, about healing and this is the single most hopeful book in the lot of them. Starting from a place of recognition that our bodies and brains are trying to save our lives, Dr. McDonald walks the reader through accepting grace and letting go shame, recognizing the ability to develop new patterns in the brain and nervous system, holding space for healing with one another, and seeing joy in small, unexpected places. In addition to the narrative, individual cases (including examples from the author’s own life), and practical exercises for each section, a dozen and a half additional recommended resources are included for further reading. Perhaps the most important part of this book, however, is simply the ability for the reader to see their own experience in black and white on the page. Dr. McDonald does not know me, she has never met me, yet I saw her describing my life over and over again. We truly are more the same than we are different.
Benjamin (verified owner) –
She does an amazing job of breaking down super complex ideas about trauma and PTSD into relatable, easy to understand pieces. The author also brings a lot of her own history and life experience to the book which, again, makes it a super relatable read.
Em4112 (verified owner) –
I didn’t expect a book on trauma to trigger so much hope. “Unbroken: The Trauma Response is Never Wrong” is a well-written primer on trauma that is a quicker, easier to read than “The Body Keeps the Score” with equally useful content. She distills how the brain processes trauma in a brief but understandable couple pages, explains the impacts of trauma, and provides practical tools for coping with and healing trauma. I finished the book feeling stunned and uplifted by the author’s insight and bravery. A must read for everyone.
DB (verified owner) –
I love how easy it was to comprehend and visualize the steps and suggestions to help cope with my own personal traumas. It was powerful and emotionally poignant. Well done. I highly recommend!
Margaret P. (verified owner) –
A fascinating look at trauma and the trauma response in the human body. As someone who suffers from chronic nerve pain, this was a refreshing read that validated feelings I have. For those who have trauma and for those that love people that do, a must read.
Kayleigh (verified owner) –
I typically do not post reviews, however, I felt this book deserved a review! I have been a fan of MC’s work (love her podcast with her sister, “The Trauma Tapes” and her classes back in the TAT lab days). I was super excited to learn about her book. I appreciated how the book breaks down concepts regarding trauma in an easy-to-understand way. The book shares experiences based on the author’s own lived experiences as well as a composite of clients’ stories. Super relatable to show we are not alone in our journey with trauma. Shame likes to sneak in and make us feel we are alone, but this book shines a light to call out shame and empower ourselves to reclaim our sense of self because we are not broken. The book allows us to understand trauma, the responses to trauma, and a key message that our trauma responses kept us safe and alive. I love the practical tools throughout the book.
Hilary Farris, PhD (verified owner) –
I read Unbroken. I understand her main points to be identifying 1)unbearable trauma (or trauma that has become unbearable) and 2) the lack of a relational home for healing.
Our Lord Jesus Christ taught in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) that he came to redeem what was lost and provide redemptive, restorative healing in a relational home with him. This relational home with him is not limited to a type of sin management doctrine nor is it restricted to imitating him in a type of social justice works.
Rather, in our relational home with Jesus, He and our Father God come and make their home with us. We are transformed. He takes all our cares, the unbearables, the hidden things of our hearts, and removes guilt and shame. In their place, Jesus provides a resting peace with God the Father that passes all clinical understanding. He restores our very souls, interceding for us and gives us Holy Spirit power to subvert and break the bonds of worldly power.
In every section where the author provided effective tools, these are amplified in Christ. In a relational home with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit we have the best power tools for treating trauma of any sort that serve to amplify the clinician’s methods in her toolbox.
I certainly can testify to my own ongoing transformation, the lifting of unbearables and gaining new perspectives.
I read between the lines, the anguish of her own concerns for her clients, her advocacy for new trauma definitions, her not so implicit railing against fixed methodology, her battle to be heard.
I think to myself that she has succeeded in peeling back layers of wrong thinking about trauma. She champions the ways (God) built into our bodies for survival that mobilize when trauma occurs. These responses are good in themselves. She demonstrates how in a relational home for the unbearables, healing is free to take place.
The absence of discussing Christ’s and God’s provision in all this and the power of the Holy Spirit to break old automatic responses, old bonds, is the elephant in the relational room. Unbroken is a ground breaking book to guide therapy but it is a type or shadow of what happens when persons learn how to abide in Christ.
Brian Fritz (verified owner) –
“Unbroken” by Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald provides is the understanding that trauma is not a sign of weakness or brokenness. Instead, the book highlights that trauma is a natural response to overwhelming experiences and that the body’s response is a demonstration of its strength.
McDonald emphasizes that trauma survivors are not defined by their traumatic experiences and that healing is possible with the right support and resources. By reframing trauma as a natural response to overwhelming experiences, the author encourages readers to see themselves and others with greater compassion and understanding.
Overall, “Unbroken” is a valuable resource that can help readers gain a deeper appreciation for the strength and resilience of the human body and spirit in the face of trauma. The book provides practical insights and tools for healing and empowers individuals to take control of their own healing journey.
Jennifer Fugo (verified owner) –
I’ve tried to read several of the most popular trauma books and really struggled to get through them — and ultimately gave up and never finished them because they are so depressing. I realize this area is upsetting and depressing, but having trauma myself that I’m personally working through AND reading books on trauma can make you NOT want to face it – Aside from them offering little in the way of actionable steps for the person who is dealing with past trauma.
I say all of this because my experience with Unbroken was completely different. This is the first book on trauma that I actually finished (cover to cover). It was NOT depressing and, in fact, created many incredibly fascinating reframes that have helped me with several important breakthroughs on my journey.
It was interesting to learn about the mind’s filing system and to know that the trauma response is actually your body way to protect you in the moment. Learning about different “issues” through other people’s stories was also incredibly helpful for me. PLUS each chapter includes actionable items.
This was an excellent read — and not only did I learn a lot about the topic as well as myself, but I also enjoyed reading the book. It gave me hope to know that we can heal from past traumas when you do the work and reinforced many of the things I’m learning in the process of therapy.
I highly recommend this book!
BookWurm (verified owner) –
So very revealing and healing in so many ways. I am stronger because of the trauma, not broken.
Dave Barnes (verified owner) –
I’m honestly shocked at how hard it was to put this book down. I have read all of the go to books on trauma, and they are always a bit of a slog. This one was so compelling I read it in a week and hated to put it down every time I had to. No one I’ve seen so far has been able to put together compelling stories with science in this way. I’m going back for a re-read and wishing I could read it for the first time again. 10 out of 10 recommend. Really beautifully written book that will change your life and everything you think about trauma.
Desiree Richards (verified owner) –
As an individual who has a history of some childhood trauma, I love this book. As a therapist, I also love this book. It provides story, educational material, and actual activities to turn that knowledge into wisdom that can heal. I highly recommend the book. It has helped me implement tools and techniques personally and professionally with clients.
Tabatha Smith (verified owner) –
If you have ever experienced grief and/or trauma, or care about someone who has experienced these things, I can not recommend this book enough I loved it, I connected to it, and found healing throughout it. The author is genuine and raw and facilitates understanding through her own human-ness. Also, the Audio book is read by the author and connection comes through as she reads in a very meaningful way
Kathryn H (verified owner) –
I like learning about the latest research and techniques in the field of psychology, especially as it relates to trauma and how we can grow from the wounds that have marked us. MaryCatherine McDonald has an interesting take that is both refreshing and updated to our understanding of trauma in today’s world, not the world of our parents or grandparents. Information that is both relevant and
up to date with today’s definitions of what trauma is, how we respond and why, the shame that is attached to this and why it shouldn’t be, paths forward in how to grow in a healthy way, as well as list making and challenges to identify what we know and to help us identify maybe what we know but haven’t really been able to name or explain. I personally like how she speaks frankly, honestly, and in a way that resonates truthfully. While it isn’t as in depth (it’s more of an introduction type) as some other materials out there, I wouldn’t discount it. I think it’s a great place to start someone who has trauma and is just starting to explore it, or even someone who wants to see if this could help them unlock something new (I believe it just may do that for them). I was pleasantly surprised and would recommend this to those searching.
*I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. This review is my own opinion*
Sue Campbell (verified owner) –
A quick, smart read that will have you feeling hopeful and better equipped to live forward.
HR Craft (verified owner) –
This book has helped me tremendously! Will it help you? First off, it’s very readable and listenable (I have the audiobook as well). It’s clear. Really smart and also so good at explaining ideas and research in tangible/lived terms, and with metaphors that make it easy to “get.” It’s practical, offering real things you can do to help yourself. And here’s another thing: the author doesn’t know us but it feels like she gives a shit about us. That’s a bit healing in itself!
Ouzola Customer (verified owner) –
This book is a game changer for those who deal with trauma and it’s many different responses. I work in a mental health coaching capacity and it has also greatly helped my clients with breakthroughs themselves. It’s a quick, accessible, and engaging read that I couldn’t put down and know I’ll be referencing it forever. THANK YOU!!!
Meghan Russell (verified owner) –
If you are looking for a dry, clinical, difficult to understand medical text on how trauma effects the brain, then this book is NOT for you.
The author has performed a small miracle in writing a relatively short book that underscores and highlights the most recent discoveries in emotional trauma. Real stories from patients are interwoven with easy-to-understand explanations about how the traumatic brain functions, and somehow by the end you are left with a box full of tools to empower you through what you will by then understand to be completely normal responses from your nervous system as you begin the work to integrate the memories that started them all.
Whether you get this for yourself or a friend or for the work you do with others, you will not regret it. And after you ready the book, you really will not want to miss out on her podcast.
Jodi C (verified owner) –
MC’s new book is the miracle of understanding I have been seeking for a long time. For decades, perhaps centuries, trauma has been the bastard child of the medical and even the therapy world.
She describes the genius of our brain/body responses to unbearable situations, and explains the neurobiological mechanics. This book is an operator’s guide to the mind we’ve needed and never had – until now.
For me, MC is among the anointed who are here to usher in a new era of understanding, accepting, and integrating the trauma many of us carry. It’s an important and easy-to-read book that lays out principles and ideas most will not have come across previously. The practical and simple exercises she has included in the book are effective and even fun! It is the most helpful book I’ve found of its kind.
becky orr (verified owner) –
Such a thorough review of trauma and how to reframe all of our past teaching. Thanks MC!
Christine A Haas (verified owner) –
Unbroken empowered me. I better understand my body and brain’s reaction to seemingly innocuous moments. Not only that, but I appreciate these reactions as my body protecting me and attempting to heal, rather than symptoms of brokenness.
I also have more empathy for others dealing with their trauma. Rather than wondering why people are behaving a certain way, I realize and accept: we are all going through it.
Last, but hardly least, this book is full of applicable tools and useful insights. Thanks to these tools and insights, I have steady ground to reach for, even if I’m still climbing.
Elizabeth Dempsey (verified owner) –
Best book on trauma since The Body Keeps the Score. I would love to hear more from you.
Elizabeth Emerson (verified owner) –
This is probably one of the most important books I have ever read in my entire life. I’ve lived with sufficient therapies, self-help books, kick you in the ar$$ books, etc., and this book left them all in the dust. I had to lean into discomfort, but it was ever so worth it!! The writing is easily digested, incredibly informative and invaluable to anyone seeking some solace from the pain of enduring. It is incredibly self-empowering, and I don’t say that lightly. It’s not a “quick fixer-upper”. It’s life changing.
Ouzola Customer (verified owner) –
I ordered this book after hearing her on NPR. She spoke about her book and I got hooked and had to buy it. The book is informative and written well…almost like you are sitting in a class she teaches as college. However now that I’m reading it, I do wish I waited until it came to my library and I could have borrowed it instead. I have read other books on this subject matter. I really recommend “The Body Keeps Score” and am glad I own that book. So what f you are anxious to read a book on trauma, read and buy “The Body…” book. Wait for her book to come to your library.
Sev_N (verified owner) –
A desperately and urgently needed fresh and nuanced look at trauma. Dr MC combines her own experience, client case studies and science to redefine trauma.
Aaron Palmer (verified owner) –
Having read many books on trauma, and taken many a workshop too, I can say MC McDonald’s book is the best one I’ve read. It’s a quick read, yet goes in depth into the newest findings on the trauma response in a way that is easily digestible. She is relatable and her voice is reassuring to the despairing reader.
Thank you, MC, for all of your hard work that went into this book, and for sharing it with the world. This is going to make a difference.
BL (verified owner) –
This author describes the effect trauma has on the brain and behavior with clear understandable physical and psychological explanations. She offers tools for managing trauma and describes how the tools works. I loved the historical description of trauma research. This book is a wealth of information, I will certainly re-read it. I highly recommend it.
Margaret Reed (verified owner) –
I found this book so helpful and uplifting. It’s packed with practical tools that you can implement on the spot while you’re reading. The author does a great job of normalizing how hard life can be sometimes, but also empowering the reader to know that there is something you can do about that. Sometimes what you need to do might involve professional help, but sometimes you can make a positive difference with something as simple and accessible as a breathing exercise or a journal prompt.
If you want to feel empowered and encouraged to face the challenges in your life, MC is your girl and she wrote this book specifically for you.
I bought the audio book, and it is read by the author – who has a very pleasant and engaging voice.
Alice Lin (verified owner) –
This book has been quite impactful on how I understand trauma and how it affects myself and others. I appreciated the way the book is organized; it felt focused and concise, with just enough detail to paint the picture on each concept. The history of psychotherapy, the functions of each part of the brain affected by trauma, case studies, and action items are wonderfully laid out. Definitely of the more helpful books that I’ve read on the topic – purchased the book for a friend who I know will love it too.
Becky Fromm (verified owner) –
This book is so beautiful. The author traverses the line of sharing her own experience with trauma, being relatable and empathetic, while also able to shine as a authority full of confidence. This is a woman who has done her work, and I feel so grateful to have read her wisdom which has made me feel “normal” in how I have responded to my own trauma. Highly recommend!!!
Ouzola Customer (verified owner) –
I buy/scan a LOT of books. I’m always on the hunt for the person who comes from a place of being human AND knows something deep in their bones, from professional as well as personal experience, that opens up a new perspective for me. MC McDonald’s Unbroken is something I wanted to read all the way through and then go back and savor. This is not the current oh so familiar pattern of an expert dropping in a few personal anecdotes — MC is the real deal. She is confident in her assertions yet concurrently inviting the reader into co-inquiry. This is my kind of book to grow with. I bought two extra as gifts for people I love.
Kelly (verified owner) –
I found this book incredibly helpful – although it covers complex topics, it covers them in just enough detail to help the reader put in into context, and then on over to suggested exercises. I’ve read the book one time, and I can see myself returning again and again to continue to practice the exercises. I also really appreciated the compassionate tone of the writing, and the overall hopeful perspective of the book. Also – the author provides references for quotes used in the text AND a section of recommended resources for further reading!
A.W. (verified owner) –
MC McDonald’s book is one whose time has come, benefitting individuals, therapists, researchers, and our world as a whole. With her conversational professional style, she shares new evidence-based research and revolutionary insights in a way that encourages hope and healing like other books have not. I highly recommend it!
L. Thompson (verified owner) –
Very well-written, extremely informative, just so, so good. Highly recommend.
Khloiegirl (verified owner) –
This author has given a whole new perspective about trauma. Most therapy focuses on reliving the trauma and having to overcome it. This idea is about how you survived it & that makes you so much stronger than you ever imagined. It gives you your power back. I love this idea, being a survivor of trauma myself & having gone through years of therapy that has never helped. But now I realize that I am not a victim by choosing to be powerful in believing that if I was not a strong person, I wouldn’t be a survivor! If you are or were a survivor of trauma, do yourself a favor & just try reading this book that has real life experiences included in it (names omitted, of course). You will thank yourself!
LM (verified owner) –
MC McDonald’s writing is empathetic, helping the reader to feel they belong and know they are not alone. The pages of her book, Unbroken: The Trauma Response is Never Wrong, create a safe space to shed shame, learn, and encourage readers to consider an assortment of tools so they can try out and experience different ways of responding – thereby rewiring their brains. Readers may even find that Unbroken helps them make space to extend themselves some grace and gratitude for “getting to here” and celebrating more of life’s tiny little joys.
I believe Unbroken belongs on bookshelves alongside the venerated works of Bessel van der Kolk, Bruce Perry, Peter Levine, Gabor Mate, Arielle Schwartz, Alice Miller, and other writers/researchers/doctors/therapists who are seeking to help society understand trauma, heal, and integrate from the myriad traumatic experiences of life. In the past few years I’ve read many books by these practitioners about trauma, traumatic response, and the ever emerging insights of neuroscience into how our brains work. All this knowledge has been immensely helpful to me in my own process of recognizing what happened to me, shedding shame, and exploring modalities of healing.
This pantheon of trauma work has helped me understand how traumatic experiences play out in the bodymind, but after finishing many of these books, I was left asking myself, “So, now that I know about this, what do I do next?” That question can be overwhelming and daunting, time consuming, and prohibitively expensive to explore. This is where MC’s book steps in. It is incredibly readable and actionable!
MC’s book includes tools and helps readers take action – right in the moment, using relatively accessible materials such as a pen and paper or a smartphone, and that require less than 20 minutes a day to put into practice. The practices can be complementary to therapeutic processes, help in between sessions, serve as an invitation for additional help, or be sufficient in and of themselves.
Unbroken starts with a highly relevant overview on the history of trauma treatment and research, and current neuroscience – all with the purpose of helping readers understand and overcome the barriers of shame, dismissal, and disregard that are so inherent to the misunderstanding of trauma prevalent in society. The subsequent chapters blend stories from real-life people with research, pointing out the fallacies of old assumptions, and then provide tools based in neuroscience to try out. Readers are encouraged to experiment, put together their own toolboxes and see what works – and doesn’t work – for them. There’s no right or wrong really, just encouragement to try some relatively low stakes practices instead of staying in the same old familiar feelings of stuck, awful, and exhausted.
After reading this book and practicing a variety of its tools the last couple months, I’ve noticed some pretty big shifts in how I respond to myself when the going gets hard or when situations bring up experiences of old. I’m experiencing more equanimity and shorter periods of feeling stuck. I’m exploring different perspectives on old self-limiting story-thoughts. And I’m having a lot of fun celebrating delights and tiny little joys. I’ve shared some of the tools with friends who are struggling and they’ve told me they are feeling better about situations they are dealing with. May we be ripples in a groundswell of healing.
I’m so grateful I read Unbroken.
Elle Chase, ACS<span class="a-icon a-profile-verified-badge"><span class="a-profile-verified-text"></span></span> (verified owner) –
MaryCatherine McDonald is the best teacher/writer about trauma to come along since Bessel Van Der Kolk, Peter Levine and Deb Dana. This book is a big sigh of relief in paper form.
I have ADHD and struggle to read books without re-reading the same sentences over and over again until I get bored and put the book down … especially nonfiction. Unbroken is the first book I’ve been able to digest without having to do that 100% of the time. It’s a quick read that packs a punch. Afterward, you’ll have a better understanding of trauma in yourself and recognizing it in others. For me, I’ve found that most of the well known books on trauma over explain – which is great if you want that, but my neurodivergence makes that challenging. I recommend this be the first book about trauma you read before going further (if you need to at all).
Julie Schrag (verified owner) –
MC McDonald has written a scientifically researched book meant for every human who has felt pain, loss, or shame. Hello everyone! The facts, humanity and grace, that she extends to us on each page are impressive. She reminds us that we are always worthy … and never done learning and loving. I plan to give this book to each of my children. Thank you MC!!
Mark Rovner (verified owner) –
Both as a healer and as a trauma survivor, this was the exact right book coming at the exact right time.
As a leadership coach, I encounter various forms of triggers and emotional dysregulation every day. For nearly all of my clients, the workplace is filled with inner critics, imposter syndrome, and perhaps especially shame. MC McDonald’s writing is intelligent, accessible and immediately actionable. I especially recommend the Audible version because as is so often the case where the author narrates, the audiobook is much, much more than ‘spoken words.’
What exactly constitutes ‘trauma’ is surprisingly unsettled. Even if you think you have never experienced trauma, this book will speak to you if you ever get overwhelmed, if you find yourself overreacting in certain circumstances, or if you ever lash out or shut down and later realize you were reacting from a place of shame. If my experience is even remotely typical, that’s the vast majority of us.
Tim (verified owner) –
Utterly helpful, very insightful, and completly on point; one of the best books I have ever read.