The Body Keeps the Score | Key Takeaways, Analysis & Review

Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk, MD

By: Instaread

Narrated by: Michael Gilboe

Length: 21 mins

Publisher's summary

Please Note: This is key takeaways of the book and NOT the original book.

Bessel van der Kolk, MD, explores the ways in which trauma rewires the brain and changes the way people experience the world. Trauma affects the mind and body immensely and prevents those affected from living in the present. Van der Kolk, who has researched trauma since the 1970s, first became interested in trauma after meeting with Vietnam veterans who had a very hard time living their lives after returning from the war.

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Nice overview

Enjoyed this overview.
I may actually get the book but gave me a great base understanding.

Great way to digest an in-depth book!

I’ve wanted to read this book for years but haven’t done it. When I found the review version I was thrilled. I listened to the whole thing in 20 minutes and will probably listen again soon. I enjoyed getting the top takeaways quickly.

Incredibly helpful summary. Read before book

I found the summary helped me to focus better on the concepts presented in the book

Excellent content on trauma

Great review of trauma causes and cures. I must read for a psychologist., counselors & doctors!

Good synopsis & analysis but…

The content is extremely helpful & laid out well. The exception is the narration as the narrator’s pronunciation of many words is incorrect (including “Holocaust”).

Very useful review - book is much better

This review is better structured and more clear than others. It is still no substitute for the book. As it and other reviews have noted it is written for lay readers and perhaps targeting those who have experienced or know someone who has experienced trauma. This is a significant percentage of our society. The point that the reviews seem to miss is that if a person has experienced or been exposed to those with trauma, the tools in part three of the book are most useful in providing options for treatment, useful therapy, and a sense of hope that one can move past trauma and properly integrate memories and traumatic experience in a way that allows a peaceful and functional life that can be filled with intimacy and joy in family and friends. Helping people process trauma and live productive lives brings great value to individuals and societies. The book original book is written in a manner that is therapeutic and a way that can provide hope and a way to move from trauma to the light. The review, though useful as a starting, is more like looking at the reflection of the moon in the pond when you can see its full beauty by looking into the sky. Please read the original, it is well worth the time invested. However, I have found that in sharing it with friends, some are not able to easily process the material because it causes memories of their own trauma to surface. I recommend reading slowly and using the tools discussed in the text.

Short and to the point. the long version might be

the long version might be better. it was a nice abbreviated version to listen to while I walked.

it was great info, I just wish it had more answers

I just wish it had more answers to the questions that were presented here in this book

Trauma 101

Easy to follow along and understand. Effective for novice or seasoned individuals. Thank you for the refresher.

Very disappointed. I thought this was the book!!

I didnt expect to buy this and receive just 20minutes of review... I thought there are only complete books on audible!!!