Trauma and Recovery by Judith Lewis Herman M.D. (1997, Paperback, Reprint)

This book explains extensively what the term "trauma" means on many levels. A must read for anyone in the helping profession (+ law enforcement, politicians)and for those who were traumatized (war, natural disaster, rape, abuse, crime, etc.) Even though the topic of the book is heavy, it is written very well and once you start reading it you can't put it down. I highly recommend this book!!!

As a professional mediator, I sometimes encounter elements of abuse in divorce cases and family conflicts. An exellent book to introduce victims of emotional abuse (and their friends and family) to the nature of the abusive mind is Patricia Evans' "The Verbally Abusive Relationship". After you've gained insight into that dynamic, Judith Herman's book provides the quintessential insight to the consequences to the victims.
People often judge victims of abuse, "Why doesn't she just leave?" "What's the big deal, it happens all the time." "Trauma and Recovery" will help you understand the psychological mechanisms that reduce options for people who have been trapped in abusive environments, either as children or as adults.

I often purchase both Evans' books and Herman's books on eBay; I then give them away to people who need to read them. Often I've been told that therapists don't get it; they tell their clients to "get over it" without really understanding the depth and nature of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorger). Before you're tempted to say something similar to a survivor of abuse, read "Trauma and Recovery". You will understand the damage done and why victims require a slow, patient road to recovery.

I need to learn about the matters discussed in the book. it was recomanded to me.

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This book is perfect for all kinds of readers- professionals practicing in the field of trauma, students in trauma fields and psychology, as well as individuals who have either suffered a traumatic event or close to someone who has.
The first half of the book gives great insight into experiencing a traumatic event while the second half explains helping a traumatized person through the recovery process.
A smooth read with many stories throughout. Relevant to PTSD, trauma in combat, assaults, rapes, and auto accidents.
Highly recommend this book for anyone.

Quick delivery. Delivered quickly. Condition was good as stated in the synopsis of what I was buying. Good service and would recommend ebay to anyone shopping for textbooks.

I bought this book for school, I've started to read it, and it's a little dense for reading material but a good book nonetheless. Now I'm making eBay happy by reviewing the products even though I have no idea what else to say about them.

This is the definitive book on trauma issues including post traumatic stress disorder. It is well written and great for the laymen. I wish I had read it much sooner but I'm glad I've gotten to do so at this point. I work in the field of addiction counseling and so many if not all of my clients have experienced trauma in their lives and in order to manage their pain, will self-medicate with alcohol and drugs. The substances are the tip of the iceberg; the real issues are the lasting effects of the earlier trauma and Dr. Lewis helps navigate that in a concise and clear fashion. Highly recommended.

I love the light that this book sheds on the effects of sexual abuse on behavior through the life cycle. Anyone who experience sexual abuse trauma will not regret reading it --pick it up and you cannot put it down.