What Happened to You?

"What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing" is a powerful book co-authored by media mogul Oprah Winfrey and renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist Bruce D. Perry. The book focuses on the impact of trauma on our lives and how understanding and addressing it can lead to healing and resilience.

Winfrey and Perry draw from their personal and professional experiences to explore how trauma shapes the way we think, feel, and behave. The authors delve into the neuroscience behind trauma and explain how it affects the development of the brain and the nervous system. They also share stories of individuals who have experienced trauma and have found ways to heal and thrive.

The book challenges the traditional notion of "what's wrong with you" and instead asks "what happened to you." It encourages readers to approach individuals with compassion and understanding, recognizing that their behaviors and emotions may be a result of past traumas.

In general, among the best books on mental health, the book offers a new perspective on how to approach trauma and emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing it for individual and societal healing. The book is a testament to Winfrey and Perry's expertise and their commitment to helping individuals overcome trauma and achieve mental wellness.

Author: Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry

Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250223180

Ratings: 4.7 out of 5 stars (from 14089 reviews)

Best Sellers Rank: #445 in Books

#6 in Popular Psychology Pathologies

#7 in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

#49 in Personal Transformation Self-Help