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The Deepest Well
- Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity
- Narrated by: Dr Nadine Burke Harris
- Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins
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Summary
A pioneering physician reveals how childhood stress leads to lifelong health problems and what we can do to break the cycle.
When a young boy walked into Dr Nadine Burke Harris's clinic he looked healthy for a preschooler. But he was seven, and hadn't grown a centimetre since a traumatic event when he was four. At that moment Dr Burke Harris knew that her gut feeling about a connection between childhood stress and future ill health was more than just a hunch – and she began her journey into groundbreaking research with stunning results.
Two thirds of us have experienced at least one adverse childhood experience, from the likes of bereavement and divorce to abuse and neglect. In The Deepest Well Dr Burke Harris reveals the science behind childhood adversity and offers a new way of understanding the adverse events that affect us throughout our lifetime. Based on her own groundbreaking clinical work and public leadership, Dr Burke Harris shows us how we can disrupt this cycle through interventions that help retrain the brain and body, foster resilience, and help children, families, and adults live healthier, happier lives.
Like the classic Silent Spring, this book helps readers see a problem hiding in plain sight that impacts us all. By looking at the widespread crisis of childhood adversity through the objective lens of science and medicine, this book provides a roadmap for deeper understanding and change.
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- 17-12-21
perfect balance of theory and story
I always prefer when the author reads. it felt real and honest. So many insights into the Dr's world as well as a roundred story of ACEs, mean you have a great start to a potential journey of your own. Either a personal one or more professional or academic.
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- Omo
- 17-04-24
Emotional intelligence
Loved this book…has encouraged me to take more care of myself….as well as the students I work with.
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- junior owusu
- 03-10-19
essential
families need to read this. knowledge and understanding is needed to break the cycle of trauma in ou lives. toxic stress is limi8ting many from achieving.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-09-23
A well of information delivered with clear passion
I can't praise this book enough. The science is clearly presented woven amongst countless stories. Loved the narration by Dr Burke as well. The passion and dedication for the topic clearly comes across.
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- Ms Anne C Wilson
- 27-02-23
Great background info
Clearly maps out how childhood adversity can effect all aspects of self and the generational toll as well
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- Amazon Customer
- 15-06-22
What a listen!
Absolutely loved it. Really interesting and insightful. She clearly has an absolute passion for helping people.
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- Andypandy
- 13-03-21
A must read
Whether a doctor, nurse, teacher, social worker, community worker or a parent, this book is essential reading. Amazing
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- J
- 09-06-23
Best audiobook to date
If you are doing ‘the work’ this is definitely worth adding to your list. Very insightful.
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- Mrs. P. Renders
- 02-07-24
Understanding ACE’s
I absolutely loved this book, as a psychotherapist it helped me look back into my clients childhood’s and make sense of who they have become as adults. I feel this book has also helped me engage with people differently. My engagement is more open and curious. Thanks so much for sharing your experience and making this an audiobook so that I can listen ‘on the go’.
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- 29-04-21
A total eye-opener and a must read
Essential reading if you work with children and young people, or if you've experienced trauma or know someone who has.
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