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The Body Keeps the Score takes the historical understanding and current research within a lense of humanism to explain how trauma is stored within the body. 

Learning first from the experiences of veterans, Dr Bessel Van der Kolk lays down the original presentation of trauma's impact in a population. He explains the anatomy of survival and how the brain and body connections are impacted in negative ways through these overwhelming experiences. 

He explores developmental traumas of abuse and neglect, and discusses the aversion of many to remember what their bodies cannot forget. 

He doesn't leave the reader without hope however. In his uniquely interwoven research and storytelling: Bessel lays out some methods to move down the pathway toward healing. 

This book is a must read for anyone who works with trauma survivors, lives with a trauma survivor, or is a trauma survivor. 

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**Alert - This book is intended for mature readers

When the author turned 11 years old and her body began to change, she realized that what she meant to others had changed as well. The author learned to become what had been expected of her by; the boys in her class, the men in her friends homes, and society at large and began to lose herself.

The author takes a look at difficult patterns used to subordinate women for centuries. 

In a beautiful blending of memoir, reporting and scholarship the author shares how she reframed experiences and worked to reclaim herself once again. 

Though I would caution young readers, this is a book that their mother's should explore as they seek to heal their own wounds and lead their children on a more informed pathway that embodies the entire self.

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This practical guide explains the ins and outs of gaslighting. This insidious form of emotional abuse can leave the recipient feeling as though they are going crazy and feel unable to trust their own memories and responses leaving them incredibly vulnerable to further control and abuse. 

In her book Deborah Vinall defines gaslighting in it's various forms, some reasons why the gaslighter chosis this tactic, and then she lints up a boundaried pathway toward health.

Written in clear compassionate tone with realistic examples the author keeps the reader engaged. She provides written exercises that the reader can complete on their own or work through with a trained therapist. This book is a must read for anyone who has suffered at the hand of a gaslight. Learn to trust your gut again!

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Authentic, inspiring, and infused with raw vulnerability, Holy Cow is the deeply personal story of one man's incredible struggles through illness and injury and the deep love story which transpires after he meets his wife Shelly. They have created a bond which allows them to face adversity head on with grit, determination, and an extraordinarily positive mindset. 

They share candidly about the many struggles they have endured together with Michael sharing details he has never shared publicly. It has opened the door wider to expose the weaknesses and struggles experienced through personal challenges with the intent to help others who may be facing their own difficult life challenges. The journey of writing this book has cemented their belief that each of us has been born for significance.

In a world filled with uncertainties, this memoir is a story filled with hope, courage, and unfailing love. The vision and desire of this book is to help you face your own moments of adversity with strength, focus and unwavering faith. Their passion is to not only help you invigorate your own determination to overcome obstacles, but to show how to thrive through the journey.

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