"Packed with science and human stories, the book is an intense read. . . . The struggle and resilience of van der Kolk's] patients is very moving." --New Scientist

A pioneering researcher transforms our understanding of trauma and offers a bold new paradigm for healing

Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples...