"Every life is a piece of art, put together with all means available." - Pierre Janet

In this book, Bessel van der Kolk shares an illuminating account of how trauma affects the body and the mind. With recent scientific advances, Bessel describes how trauma reshapes the mind, compromising the capacities of the sufferer for pleasure, engagement, self-control and trust. This renewed understanding of trauma also prompts us to examine the shortfalls in the conventional way of treating trauma. The implications of Bessel's research on trauma on our society are truly profound and it is a topic that merits our attention.