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The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist's Notebook -- What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss, Love, and Healing
Bruce D. Perry (Author), Maia Szalavitz (Author), Chris Kipiniak (Narrator), Hachette Audio (Publisher) & 1 more★★★★★
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Customers find the book compelling, interesting, and enlightening. They also appreciate the writing quality, saying it's well-done and incredible. Readers mention the book provides a close look at trauma and communicates the emotion behind it well. They describe the book as a quick, simple read that will break their hearts. They say it's excellent for anyone who works with children and shows how important it is to love our children from the very first moments. Readers also say the book strikes a perfect balance between scientific explanations and compassionate storytelling.
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A renowned psychiatrist reveals how trauma affects children—and outlines the path to recovery."Fascinating and upbeat.... Dr. Perry is both a world-class creative scientist and a compassionate therapist." (Mary Pipher, PhD, author of Reviving Ophelia)How does trauma affect a child's mind—and how can that mind recover? In the classic The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, Dr. Perry explains what happens to the brains of children exposed to extreme stress and shares their lessons of courage, humanity, and hope. Only when we understand the science of the mind and the power of love and nurturing can we hope to heal the spirit of even the most wounded child.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. Read more