What Happened to You?
Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
About the Book
Our earliest experiences shape our lives far down the road, and What Happened to You? provides scientific and emotional insights into the behavioral patterns so many of us struggle to understand.
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 personal conversations, Oprah Winfrey and trauma expert Dr. Bruce Perry offer a groundbreaking and profound shift from asking “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” In conversation throughout the book, she and Dr. Perry focus on understanding people, behavior, and ourselves.
About the Authors
Dr. Bruce D. Perry is an American psychiatrist, currently the senior fellow of the Child Trauma Academy in Houston, Texas and an adjunct professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
Oprah Winfrey is a global media leader, philanthropist, producer, and actress.
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