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What Happened to You?
- Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
- Narrated by: Dr Bruce Perry, Oprah Winfrey
- Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Oprah Winfrey and renowned brain development and trauma expert, Dr Bruce Perry, discuss the impact of trauma and adverse experiences – and how healing must begin with a shift to asking 'What happened to you?' rather than 'What’s wrong with you?'.
Through wide-ranging and often deeply personal conversation, Oprah Winfrey and Dr Perry explore how what happens to us in early childhood – both good and bad - influences the people we become.
A simple change in perspective can open up a new and hopeful understanding about why we do the things we do, why we are the way we are – and provide a road map for repairing relationships, overcoming what seems insurmountable, and ultimately living better and more fulfilling lives.
Many of us experience adversity and trauma during childhood that has lasting impact on our physical and emotional health. And as we’re beginning to understand, we are more sensitive to developmental trauma as children than we are as adults. ‘What happened to us’ in childhood is a powerful predictor of our risk for physical and mental health problems down the road, and offers scientific insights into the patterns of behaviours so many struggle to understand.
A survivor of multiple childhood challenges herself, Oprah Winfrey shares portions of her own harrowing experiences because she understands the vulnerability that comes from facing trauma at a young age.
Throughout her career, Oprah has teamed up with Dr Bruce Perry, one of the world’s leading experts on childhood trauma. He has treated thousands of children, youth, and adults and has been called on for decades to support individuals and communities following high-profile traumatic events.
Now, Oprah joins with Dr Perry to marry the power of storytelling with the science and clinical experience to better understand and overcome the effects of trauma.
Grounded in the latest brain science and brought to life through compelling narratives, this book shines a light on a much-needed path to recovery – showing us our incredible capacity to transform after adversity.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-05-2021
Everyone should read this book
Easy to listen to and great content
My greatest connection to this audio book is my own childhood abuse and trauma
I have so much more insight into why I do the things I do
My world makes more sense and I can’t thank you enough for writing this book
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- Anonymous User
- 03-12-2021
incredible
insightful, meaningful, and everything I needed to hear as a girl who is now an adult, who grew up in a world that over and over again destroyed her and never felt like home
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- Anonymous User
- 25-05-2021
What Happened to You?
As soon as I started listening to this book, I couldn't stop. This helped me understand the different parts of the brain and how my childhood trauma and adversity has impact on my life now. The best part of this book, for me, is learning I can heal from what has happened to me, I will stop saying to myself "what is wrong with me?" and trauma effects everyone differently. Thank you Oprah Winfrey and Dr Bruce Perry
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- katrina
- 11-06-2021
should be a high school text
anyone who has any trauma or cares about someone who has, regardless of when, should read this.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-06-2021
Amazing
Such a profound book! So well written. Enjoyed all of it and have also purchased the hard copy to refer back to.
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- Anonymous User
- 17-06-2021
Enlightening and profound
This book is a game changer for me! It has helped me understand a lot about myself. I’m listening to it again to really understand and retain the myriad of valuable information. Thank you Bruce and Oprah
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- stacie spiler
- 19-06-2021
BRILLIANT! THE BEST
outstanding book and even better when listened to. it's like an extra long podcast filled with so much nourishment for the wounded trauma soul.
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- Caitlin Reynolds
- 24-06-2021
Brilliant. Thank you for helping me .
loved it. I understand trauma now. I can heal and move forward with my life.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-06-2021
Best book I have listened to ! I love it
Oprah's closing story of her and her mum ... whoa !! very life changing.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-08-2021
A must read
Thank you Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey. This book is the gift of a greater understanding and empathy for our fellow humans. The perfect balance of science and narrative to make it an easy read. As a Principal of a school I meet the young people you talk about often. This book will be recommended time and time again. We must do better for people who have been affected by trauma.
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