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idrisghostcat's review against another edition
3.0
This was a really informative book on how to deal with and overcome childhood trauma. Chalked full of valuable information regarding complex trauma, this book does not go as in-depth on the concept as his initial book did but recapitulated the basics. Overall, I found it very uplighting and empathetic as someone who is a survivor of complex trauma but have one quip. I am professionally diagnosed with BPD, and while that is not the focus of this book, the one mention of people with BPD is very stereotypical and unhelpful. That being said, there were many quotes I was able to pull out for future reference in my healing that are good reminders and explanatory of things I'm experiencing. If you want a book that is part of understanding why you are the way you are, what to do next, or anywhere in the recovery process, this is the right one for you! Walker also includes numerous anecdotes from other psychologists and writers (namely poets) and brief nods to spirituality.