Beloved is a novel by Toni Morrison, which tells the story of Sethe, a former slave. Sethe is haunted by the ghost of her daughter, whom she killed to save from the brutalities of slavery. The novel explores the themes of motherhood, freedom, and the psychological impacts of slavery.
All My Knotted-Up Life, a touching memoir by Allyson Hooper, narrates the author’s life journey, filled with challenges, grief, love, and resilience. The book delves deep into Hooper’s personal struggle with childhood trauma, mental illness, and attempts to find her identity amidst chaos, making it a stirring and inspiring journey of self-discovery and healing.
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara is a profound character study of four college friends living in New York City. The story primarily centers around Jude St. Francis, who endured unspeakable traumas in his past. The narrative explores complex themes of friendship, trauma, love, and the human capacity for endurance.
‘The Body Keeps the Score’ is a ground-breaking exploration of trauma and its effects on the mind and body, by renowned trauma expert Dr. Bessel van der Kolk. The book delves into how traumatic experiences rewrite the brain’s functioning, and how trauma victims can turn to innovative treatments to heal and reclaim their lives.
A poignant exploration of self-worth, body image, and the power of self-acceptance.
Exploring trauma’s effects on consciousness and pathways to mental unity.
Explores the sensorimotor psychotherapy approach, linking trauma and physicality.