Psychological shock and recovery

Author: Judith Herman Publication date: 2026 Book classification: Mental health Publisher: Bayt Al-Kutub Number of pages: 420 Format: Paperback Book overview: When the surgeon becomes a strength... How do we rebuild our lives after trauma leaves us shattered? For decades, psychological trauma and recovery have remained the most important reference that illuminates the paths of survivors, turning pain into understanding, and wounds into strength. In this book, the author presents an exceptional journey of collaboration and pioneering research, highlighting stories of human resilience from victims of domestic violence to veterans and terrorism survivors. Through precise documentation from the victims' own accounts, as well as quotes from classical literary works and prison memoirs, this book offers an unprecedented understanding of the hidden links between different types of trauma, and emphasizes how we all can contribute to recovery and understanding of hidden wounds.