Book reviews

By: Tom Cloyd

(Reviewed: 2025-05-21:1151 Pacific Time (USA)

There are as many ways as there are reasons to read a book.

• Some of us read quickly and selectively, looking for answers to specific questions.
• Some of us read slowly and thoughtfully, to get an indepth view of a complex subject.
• Some of us read and take detailed notes, as part of an ongoing self-education commitment.
• Some of us read casually, simply out of curiosity.

Whatever the reason, it is often observed that people who read not only generally know more - because they benefit from exposure to the experience and thought of others - they are more interesting to spend time with.

The reviews below are of books we think will have enduring value.

• Book review: 8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery - Take-Charge Strategies To Empower Your Healing Babette Rothschild - While you are moving toward recovery, there are things you can do to make it a better journey
• Book review: The body keeps the score - Bessel van der Kolk - a highly original contribution from a trauma research pioneer
• Book review: Coping with trauma-related dissociation - Teaching ideas and skills for us all
• Book review: The harm reduction guide for psychological trauma survivors - Strong support for the healing journey
• Book review: Resolving the anxiety dilemma - Dylan M. Kollman - Anxiety is your friend…until it isn’t, at which point you will do well to have this book at hand

 

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