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

challenging funny informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

I loved this book. It was informative, entertaining, accessible to read and followed a narrative that made sense. It was a powerful argument for alternative treatments of trauma. It was well-written, and thoroughly researched. I could clearly sense that the author was very passionate about this topic and also very knowledgeable. A must-read for anybody working in mental or physical healthcare. 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Physical abuse, Self harm, Incest, Violence, Sexual assault, Addiction, and Adult/minor relationship

Moderate: Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Child abuse, Eating disorder, and Forced institutionalization