Nichole Nelson

Totally overrated

Revisado: 12-19-23

I'm not sure why this is the go-to book for traumatology. It's poorly written (the narrator is also unnecessarily dramatic, especially when describing sex violence, Gorey accidents, or the shortcomings of CBT and the DSM) with no cohesive theme. It seems the theme should be "the body keeps the score" but this misleading phrase (sometimes literal, but mostly figurative) is relevant to only a couple of chapters.
The chapters are all over the place, giving contradictory and at times erroneous information, in an attempt to provide a textbook-like comprehensive overview. Instead, it reads like name-dropping, anecdotes, self-experiments, mostly self-administered experiments, and pop psychology.
What is van der Kolk's actual area of expertise? One does not know from reading this book. It is also unclear what he is proposing: in one chapter, he denigrates the "talking cure," but then promotes three therapies in which talking is the main function in healing.
There are a few inspirational statements and a few experiments worth knowing about, but I'm sure there are better sources, including Judith Herman's Trauma and Recovery, which came out two years before van der Kolk's The Body Keeps the Score.
This book is a skip, especially because of the gratuitous descriptions of traumatic events.

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Suspenseful

Revisado: 06-23-23

I love hearing the author narrate, though it must have been rough.
This was a hard read, too. The second half of the book contains a lot of childhood sexual abuse.
However, it is masterful storytelling while being authentic. The story culminates in a choice between two evils. With a lot of pluck and luck the author finds it doesn't need to be either.

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Amazing Resource for Narcissism!

Revisado: 06-09-23

Oh, wow, where to begin! There is nothing I don't love about this book (except the price to get a print version and the voice of the audiobook narrator).

1. This is a book for people interested in the details of the mental health field and although I don't know what I don't know, it seems like this covered everything about narcissism concisely.

The details should be publicized widely: everyone has a little bit of narcissism (some too little), and those with extreme narcissism can be shown compassion and love by therapists who want to and can help!

I absolutely loved the literary references and the clinical examples were touching.

This sounds really weird for a technical manual on narcissism but this is one of my favorite books. It's intellectual but so human at the same time.

It really spoke to my soul, satisfied my curiosity, and tickled my brain.

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A tale of two missions

Revisado: 04-24-23

I loved the narrator. she really captured the personality of the author. There's a lot of documentation but the author's sense of humor keeps it readable. The author also talks about hard things, but shares all the good things that has happened to her as well. It's her life's mission against the mission of malice.

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Strangely Comforting

Revisado: 01-22-23

I am so glad the author read the audiobook version! This is a hard subject, but hearing Daniella tell her own story felt comforting. She's telling you her story-in a way, your story-in a way that IS candid yet inspiring.
I didn't want to stop listening. It is a treasure! And a great start to reading cult survivor memoirs.

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Host handles hot topic handily

Revisado: 11-21-22

In a podcast world where the subject matter is usually handled with a macabre interest, Kacey asks intelligent questions about cult psychology and history, roots for her guests' success, and adds keen observations. Her voice is calm and soothing and presence reassuring.

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Great overview of cults

Revisado: 07-06-22

But the narration was unnatural. I would have loved to hear Amanda Montell's voice!

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Amazing book

Revisado: 01-24-22

An amazing mix of science and story to an enlightening truth: post traumatic wisdom is possible through healing connection. The narration was the best in any audiobook and the message was life changing. Everyone should read this book, but especially counselors, teachers, etc.

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Get through the robot voice for valuable info!

Revisado: 07-16-21

Struggled to finish because of the AI voice but I always wanted to hear the info! Steve answers how to recognize a cult, how to help loved ones get out, what to do if you are/were in one now, and what society can do to stop undue influence.

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Rick's voice is ASMR: do not listen to at night

Revisado: 07-08-21

Love hearing the original author's voice. It is very soothing, especially for the exercises.
Great guide book to life: it covers everything, has a lot of illustrations and personal experiences peppered in, summaries, and exercises.

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