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Bruce D. Perry, Oprah Winfrey

What Happened To You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing

Bruce D. Perry, Oprah WinfreyNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021

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Bruce D. Perry, Oprah Winfrey

What Happened To You?

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2020s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

What Happened to You? by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey explores the impact of childhood adversity and trauma on human behavior, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's past to promote resilience and healing. Through personal anecdotes and scientific insights, the book delves into brain development, stress responses, and the path to establishing healthy relationships and achieving emotional balance.

Informative

Emotional

Inspirational

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.6

105,828 ratings

89%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

What Happened to You? by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey receives praise for its compassionate approach to trauma, blending scientific insights with personal anecdotes. Critics commend its accessibility and depth. However, some find the conversational style occasionally overshadowing the content. Overall, it’s valued for raising trauma awareness.

Who should read this

Who Should Read What Happened To You??

A reader who would enjoy What Happened To You? by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey is likely interested in psychology, trauma recovery, and personal growth. Comparable to readers of The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk and Untamed by Glennon Doyle, they seek insightful narratives that blend personal stories with scientific understanding.

4.6

105,828 ratings

89%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2020s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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