A landmark popular-science bestseller on trauma, widely praised as illuminating and compassionate, though some critics argue it broadens the definition of trauma too far.
Goodreads — Hundreds of thousands of ratings averaging roughly 4.4 stars; readers find it eye-opening on how trauma affects the body.
The Conversation — Credits the book for public understanding of trauma while cautioning it may over-expand what counts as trauma.
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