Book · 2017 · Psychology
The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog
And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist's Notebook--What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss, Love, and Healing
Why people recommend it
The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog by Bruce D. Perry and Maia Szalavitz is a psychological and clinical non-fiction book that examines how severe trauma impacts the developing brains of children, drawing on harrowing case studies from a leading child psychiatrist. The work illuminates the profound resilience of the human mind and the critical importance of empathetic care in healing early childhood abuse and neglect. During the Doctor Gabor Mate: I Regret My Interview With Prince Harry! The Shocking Link Be episode of The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, guest Dr. Gabor Maté recommended the publication to listeners. Maté included the title in a suggested reading list aimed at individuals who want to understand the dynamics of trauma and healing on a deeper level. He presented the book as an essential educational tool for readers seeking insight into child development and psychological trauma without necessarily needing access to expensive formal therapy.
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“Read Bruce Perry's book called ù The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog.”