The Body Keeps the Score By Bessel van der Kolk - Summary and Analysis

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Dr. Bessel van der Kolk explores the often misunderstood and misdiagnosed topics of trauma, PTSD, and recovery from it in his well-researched and scientifically supported book, The Body Keeps the Score.

This Summary Life Summary & Analysis offers supplementary material to Bessel van der Kolk's, The Body Keeps the Score to help you distill the key takeaways, asses the book's value, and further understand the writing style and overall themes from an editorial perspective. Whether you'd like to improve your retention and understanding, refresh your memory, or simply decide whether or not this book is for you, Summary Life Summary & Analysis is here to help. Absorb everything you need to know in under 20 minutes!

What does this Summary Life Summary & Analysis Include?

A short synopsis of the original book

Editorial Review of the writing style and themes

Key takeaways of the author's main points

Quick chapter-by-chapter summaries

A short biography of the the author

Original Book Summary Overview

Bessel van der Kolk’s long history and experience in treating trauma victims is clearly and precisely brought out in this book. Staying clear of deep and complex medical terms, the book guides the reader through a step-by-step logical sequence of how trauma is sustained, manifested, treated, and overcome. This book is a must-read for the layman and enthusiast, the patient and the physician, and above all, everyone who wants to know something about trauma and managing post-traumatic stress disorder.

BEFORE YOU BUY: The purpose of this Summary Life Summary & Analysis is to help you decide if it’s worth the time, money and effort reading the original book (if you haven’t already). Summary Life has pulled out the essence—but only to help you ascertain the value of the book for yourself. This summary & analysis is meant as a supplement to, and not a replacement for, The Body Keeps the Score.