Bioenergetics Press

Description

Trauma and Recovery is universally recognized as a classic in the field of psychology. In a new afterword written for this edition, Judith Herman describes the controversy that has surrounded her work, the new research that has emerged in the field, and the far-reaching implications that this book has had in trauma situations around the world.

"One of the most important psychiatric works to be published since Freud." -- New York Times

"Astute, accessible and beautifully documented. Bridging the worlds of war veterans, prisoners of war, battered women and incest victims. Herman presents a compelling analysis of trauma and the process of healing. A triumph." -- Laura Davis, coauthor of The Courage to Heal

"A landmark." -- Gloria Steinem

"Brilliant... Every politically committed person of the 1990s will learn from it." -- Christina Robb, Boston Globe

"This book will surely become a landmark work on the social impact of psychological trauma and on its treatments.. A magnificent gift to survivors." -- Miriam Lewin, Women's Review of Books

"A stunning achievement... a classic for our generation." -- Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D., Harvard Medical School

"A book of luminous intelligence. You must read it as soon as possible." -- Sophie Freud

"Herman's brilliant insights into the nature of trauma and the process of healing shine through in every page of this rich and compassionate book." -- Lenore Walker, ED.D., Director, Domestic Violence Institute, and author of Terrifying Love