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What Happened to You?

Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing

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What Happened to You?

Written by: Oprah Winfrey, Dr Bruce Perry
Narrated by: Dr Bruce Perry, Oprah Winfrey
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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.

©2021 Oprah Winfrey and Dr Bruce Perry (P)2021 Macmillan Audio
Developmental Psychology Mental Health Motivation & Self-Improvement Self-Help

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An incredible dialogue that bares the fundamental causes of trauma, and rightly turns the question of shame on it’s head and back to the environment. There is so much more we need to learn and this book is the perfect guide to reframing how we can act - through research, experience and compassion - in tomorrow's world. An essential read (Dr Camilla Pang, biochemist and author of Explaining Humans)
Revealing, intimate, and educational, it’s a testament to the authors’ wish for readers to come to grips with, and let go of, the past – and to move forward into 'post-traumatic wisdom.' (Leigh Haber, O Magazine)

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one of the best book on trauma

An excellent book and insight to trauma. Let’s be empathetic and pick each other up.

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This is essential reading

Thank you for writing this book! This has left a huge impact on me! Childhood trauma has left lot of scars and wounds in me and my journey in healing now begins!

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Must read for people working with children and adults with inner child traumas

It is a very well presented book and the conversation style helps the reader in understanding the profound concepts more easily. The stories and examples shared are excellent. I really enjoyed listening to this book and it will be a reference I will keep with me as I help my clients as a holistic healer.

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amazing

I just loved this...recommending to everyone.. must listen guys..n girls...this will empower you with amazing tools to take care of yourself..and your mental health..must for deep loving life experiences

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Very In Detail Written... Scientifically

We Knows Oprah Winfrey... Her STRUGGLE In Childhoods... Here Dr. Bruce Perry And Oprah Did Outstanding Work.... Neuroscientist Dr. Bruce Perry take us within brain it's correlation to our past... behavior... our actions... Emotion... In the last how can we heal our feelings with the help our brain techniques.... and functions. Outstanding Both... 👍

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Brillant Compilation!

Such an insightful read. Anybody who wants to understand themselves and the world around them. Discover and heal from the traumas and troubles afflicting them all their lives. Learn to be kinder and better to yourself and everyone around. I’ll recommend it to anyone who shows the slightest inclination towards understanding themselves better. Brilliant work, looking forward to reading more!

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awesome. must read/ listen

this book helped me to know myself in a better and clear way. thank u

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Must read

If you parent or planning to be a parent - must read

If your struggling with any issues in life for what happened in the past - must read

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Life changing!

It’s a must read for everyone, with or without trauma! Awesomeness and wisdom is what you will gain!

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Must read for those supporting trauma impacted people

Amazing book - I heard the audible version. Narrated well.
The book has a very easy going flow and simple language to understand something as complex as trauma or post trauma impact.

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