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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROur earliest experiences shape our lives far down the road, and What Happened to You? provides powerful scientific and emotional insights into the behavioral patterns so many of us struggle to understand.“Through this lens we can build a renewed sense of personal self-worth and ultimately recalibrate our responses to circumstances, situations, and relationships. It is, in other words, the key to reshaping our very lives.”―Oprah WinfreyThis book is going to change the way you see your life.Have you ever wondered Why did I do that? or Why can't I just control my behavior? Others may judge our reactions and think, What's wrong with that person? When questioning our emotions, it's easy to place the blame on ourselves; holding ourselves and those around us to an impossible standard. It's time we started asking a different question.Through deeply personal conversations, Oprah Winfrey and renowned brain and trauma expert Dr. Bruce Perry offer a groundbreaking and profound shift from asking “Whats wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” Here, Winfrey shares stories from her own past, understanding through experience the vulnerability that comes from facing trauma and adversity at a young age. In conversation throughout the book, she and Dr. Perry focus on understanding people, behavior, and ourselves. Its a subtle but profound shift in our approach to trauma, and its one that allows us to understand our pasts in order to clear a path to our future―opening the door to resilience and healing in a proven, powerful way.

What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing is a groundbreaking book co-authored by Oprah Winfrey and trauma expert Bruce Perry. The book delves into the profound impact of trauma on our lives, challenging the traditional narrative of personal responsibility and offering a new framework for understanding and healing.

Through a series of intimate conversations with experts and individuals who have experienced trauma, Oprah and Bruce explore the science behind trauma, its far-reaching effects on our physical and mental health, and the resilience that can emerge in its wake. They challenge the notion that trauma is something to be ashamed of or hidden away, and instead emphasize the importance of recognizing, understanding, and healing from it.

The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of the trauma experience. Part One, "The Body Keeps the Score," explores the physiological and neurological effects of trauma, revealing how it can lead to a range of physical and mental health problems, including chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and addiction.

Part Two, "The Developing Mind," examines the impact of trauma on the developing brain, showing how it can disrupt healthy emotional and cognitive development and increase the risk of mental health problems later in life. Part Three, "The Healing Journey," offers a roadmap for healing from trauma, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion, resilience, and the power of human connection.

What Happened to You? is a powerful and illuminating book that challenges our understanding of trauma and its impact on our lives. It offers a compassionate and evidence-based approach to healing, providing hope and guidance to those who have experienced trauma and the professionals who support them.