
What Happened to You?
Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
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Narrated by:
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Dr Bruce Perry
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Oprah Winfrey
About this listen
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 AudioCritic reviews
Brilliant.
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I have begun applying some techniques to my horse training to build trust and get to the cortex. Thank you!
Fav new book!!
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Amazing, Powerful, Deep
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This is a remarkable book and Oprah is a fabulous partner to Dr Perry in this book
I was sad when it ended
Essential reading
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Chapter 7 in particular.
I am going to listen to this audiobook often when I am feeling overwhelmed with my trauma recovery
Audiobook a better option than the actual book.
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Remarkable book!
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A must read for every human
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Thank you, Dr Perry and Ms Winfrey for this precious gift.
Brilliant! 🌟
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This book helped me understand so many things about myself. "Ah-ha moments" as Oprah calls them.
It's not a self-help book. It's a "finding your inner superhero" book. I am becoming the best version of myself.
Thank you Dr. Perry and Ms. Oprah.
Life Changing
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Incredible Tool for understanding people
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