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# - The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma

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The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma : Bessel van der Kolk: desertcart.in: Books

Review: The most important book you will ever read. - If you struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, or find yourself constantly ruminating and self-sabotaging, this is the most important book you will read. For anyone who has navigated emotional neglect, a chaotic childhood, or trauma—and perhaps uses addiction to cope—this book offers a completely new perspective. The Body Keeps the Score connects your biology with your biography. It explains how your past experiences physically rewire your brain and nervous system, making sense of the confusing emotions and reactions that can keep you stuck. It validates that these struggles aren't character flaws; they are physiological responses. What truly surprised me was Dr. Bessel van der Kolk’s empathy. It is rare to find a scientific text that feels so deeply human. You can tell he genuinely cares about his patients and understands the pain of trauma survivors. It bridges the gap between hard science and human compassion in a way that just clicks. I am incredibly grateful for this work. It provides clarity, hope, and a roadmap for understanding yourself. A masterpiece for anyone looking to heal. As for the physical book, the print is slightly on the smaller side and the paper quality is okay but I was too captured by the words to care about the physical quality and you shouldn't care either.
Review: insightful - This book is a true gem. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk takes the complex topic of trauma and makes it easy to understand without losing depth or compassion. It’s beautifully written, insightful and full of hope. Van der Kolk weaves neuroscience, psychology and personal stories into a narrative that sheds light on how body, mind and soul get imprinted by trauma. It also shows how important trauma healing and trauma awareness are for us as society. Whether you're a health practitioner, yoga teacher, coach or just someone searching for truth and healing, this is a must-read – a modern classic.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #365 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Mental & Spiritual Healing #6 in Meditation (Books) #7 in Health, Fitness & Nutrition |
| Country of Origin  | United Kingdom |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (28,781) |
| Dimensions  | 12.8 x 2.6 x 19.7 cm |
| ISBN-10  | 0141978619 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0141978611 |
| Importer  | Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd |
| Item Weight  | 387 g |
| Language  | English |
| Net Quantity  | 750.00 Grams |
| Packer  | Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd |
| Paperback  | 464 pages |
| Publisher  | Penguin; Latest Edition (24 September 2015); Penguin Random House Ireland Limited; productsafety@penguin.co.uk |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The most important book you will ever read.
*by J***D on 27 December 2025*

If you struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, or find yourself constantly ruminating and self-sabotaging, this is the most important book you will read. For anyone who has navigated emotional neglect, a chaotic childhood, or trauma—and perhaps uses addiction to cope—this book offers a completely new perspective. The Body Keeps the Score connects your biology with your biography. It explains how your past experiences physically rewire your brain and nervous system, making sense of the confusing emotions and reactions that can keep you stuck. It validates that these struggles aren't character flaws; they are physiological responses. What truly surprised me was Dr. Bessel van der Kolk’s empathy. It is rare to find a scientific text that feels so deeply human. You can tell he genuinely cares about his patients and understands the pain of trauma survivors. It bridges the gap between hard science and human compassion in a way that just clicks. I am incredibly grateful for this work. It provides clarity, hope, and a roadmap for understanding yourself. A masterpiece for anyone looking to heal. As for the physical book, the print is slightly on the smaller side and the paper quality is okay but I was too captured by the words to care about the physical quality and you shouldn't care either.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ insightful
*by S***W on 6 April 2025*

This book is a true gem. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk takes the complex topic of trauma and makes it easy to understand without losing depth or compassion. It’s beautifully written, insightful and full of hope. Van der Kolk weaves neuroscience, psychology and personal stories into a narrative that sheds light on how body, mind and soul get imprinted by trauma. It also shows how important trauma healing and trauma awareness are for us as society. Whether you're a health practitioner, yoga teacher, coach or just someone searching for truth and healing, this is a must-read – a modern classic.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good !!
*by N***A on 19 March 2025*

Good read

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