The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma and Adversity

This book is sobering and liberating. The problem of adverse childhood experiences touches every aspect of our lives and civilization. But the severity of the problem is matched only by the power and hope we have to fix the problem once we see it clearly. The author does a beautiful job of telling both stories: that of the problem and the solution. As someone with 7 ACE's this book validated my experience but inspired me to take responsibility for dealing with the effects of them head on knowing I'm not alone and I'm not crazy. This book is life changing and a total paradigm shift for how we see and deal with the problems of living, both individually and collectively. It is literally the best book I've ever read. It's that important. Read it and become part of the conversation that Nadine Burke Harris has invited us to have to start our collective healing.

Very few books take my breath away, this was one that still leaves me thinking about how I will use what I know to be an agent for change. I loved this book from beginning to end, I could hardly put it down. It is a beautifully written piece of work that connects the dots and gives you hope! Oftentimes, we can figure out the problem, but the solution evades us. I love how she unveils the mystery and provides us with the tools we need to save ourself and others. It is a defining moment for me and sets me on course to be an even stronger advocate for my student clients, because I can not unlearn the harm and I can not be silent on it either. Thank you Dr. Nadine Burke Harris for your work to move this issue/solution to the forefront!

One of the best books I've ever read. I expect to read it again and again. The story is valuable and riveting, and the writing is exceptional.

UNBELIEVABLY IMPORTANT BOOK TO READ if you're in education (or just a human being in this crazy world).I'd heard of the ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) test or scores but OMG I just had no idea that the premise is that ACEs can cause toxic stress and impact our biology--our neurological system, immune system, hormonal system, cardiovascular system, even how our body reads our DNA-- in ways that we are not fully in control of especially without a network of support. This in turn can impact life choices that we make as children, adolescents, adults and our ability to function in society.Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, currently the first surgeon general of CA and the author, is brilliant in how she has organized this book. There are lots of stories to draw us in and make us want to read more, but she also explains the scientific research and the science in a reader-friendly way. The driving narrative is the growth in her own understanding of this issue and her pursuit of bringing this information to the world.Dr. Harris makes the argument that ACEs is not about a certain group of people - poor, people of color, etc. It's a global issue, an issue that is pervasive in all communities. Even as I was sharing what I was learning with friends, I was shocked when two of them paused and said, "That's me. I probably have a high ACEs score." SHOCKED.BUT we CAN help. I was worried that Dr. Harris's "prescription" would be out of bounds for me. I mean I'm not able to set up a clinic with the type of care the Center for Youth Wellness, but I finished the book feeling like I could contribute to the welfare of people in my community who struggle because of toxic stress.This is a book that's transformed my world and will influence my work with educators and children in the schools.

This is a great way to get insight on how childhood trauma affects us and how to correct it and stop in from happening again

This book was easy to read; held my attention through all of it. It was helpful with my quest to heal from childhood trauma. Thank you, thank you!

Wow! This is written for everyone who cares about children. We knew trauma can impact learning and emotional stability, but realizing it has the potential to change individuals at the molecular level is astounding! Even if readers don’t have medical backgrounds, the author writes so all laymen can understand how trauma affects young children and adults can help them overcome the negative effects. Great Book!!

Nadine Burke Harris is my hero. Her explanation of the effects of childhood trauma and adversity is so thorough and riveting. It definitely left me wanting more. Anyone who has an interest in ACEs or childhood trauma should read this again and again. Thank you Nadine for inspiring me.

She explains in a simple but meaningful way, a difficult topic backed up on scientific data. This is critical information for every single person out there. It is about our health and what we should do to assure our well being and also the well being of the future generations.This is a must read for everyone. If your are in a quest for your health, read it.If you have kids, you are expecting or you want to have kids some day, click now and get a copy, you will be glad you did.

Excelente servicio, el libro está muy interesante y viene muy bien el empaque y sin golpes

Thanks so much. Hopefully more people realize this truth and make remarkable difference to their lives.An important book to read for all.

Very interesting book with breakthrough information about childhood trauma. Very informative and well written. I highly recommend it.

Als Kinderärztin mit fundierter, wissenschaftlicher Aus- und Weiterbildung und langjähriger Berufserfahrung weiß Nadine Burke Harris, wovon sie spricht. Sie beschreibt hier, wie sie allmählich zu der Erkenntnis kam, dass traumatische Kindheitserlebnisse krank machen. Psychosomatische Erkrankungen sind bekannt. Burke Harris weist aber nach, dass seelische Belastungen zu tatsächlichen körperlichen Krankheiten und Anfälligkeiten führen können und dass auch scheinbar gesunde Menschen, die ihre Kindheitstraumata überwunden und sich ein gutes Leben aufgebaut haben, eher zu bestimmten Krankheiten neigen.Der Stil des Buches ist typisch amerikanisch, manchmal plakativ zur besseren Anschaulichkeit und immer spannend und anregend. Die Autorin gibt nicht einfach nur ihre Ideen weiter und interpretiert Statistiken in ihrem Sinne, wie in manchen pseudo-wissenschaftlichen Werken. Sie beschreibt, wie sie ihre Theorie entwickelt und durch Studien auf eine solide Basis stellt.Sehr lesenswert.