I know, another book that is off-genre, but I’ve decided to give a very brief account of such books so I can keep track of what I’ve been reading.
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk was published in 9/25/14. This is a fantastic book about the theory and treatment of trauma by a very experienced researcher and therapist of such. The following blurb is directly from Amazon, and it captures the essence of the book: “Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples have engaged in physical violence. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world’s foremost experts on trauma, has spent over three decades working with survivors. In The Body Keeps the Score, he uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. He explores innovative treatments—from neurofeedback and meditation to sports, drama, and yoga—that offer new paths to recovery by activating the brain’s natural neuroplasticity. Based on Dr. van der Kolk’s own research and that of other leading specialists, The Body Keeps the Score exposes the tremendous power of our relationships both to hurt and to heal—and offers new hope for reclaiming lives.”
So, this may not be what your looking for, and I’m not sure how I missed it until now. It’s only been out there for 10 years and it’s the best thing I’ve read on the understanding and treatment of trauma. When I mentioned to my wife, a psychologist, that I had found a book on trauma that I hadn’t read, before I could tell her the title, she said, “Oh, is it The Body Keeps The Score.” So if you know that you’ve been the victim of trauma, if you treat such patients, or if you’re just interested, having a look. The data is incredible.
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