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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

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The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog

By: Bruce D. Perry, Maia Szalavitz
Narrated by: Chris Kipiniak
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A renowned psychiatrist reveals how trauma affects children—and outlines the path to recovery.

"Fascinating and upbeat.... Dr. Perry is both a world-class creative scientist and a compassionate therapist." (Mary Pipher, PhD, author of Reviving Ophelia)

How does trauma affect a child's mind—and how can that mind recover? In the classic The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, Dr. Perry explains what happens to the brains of children exposed to extreme stress and shares their lessons of courage, humanity, and hope. Only when we understand the science of the mind and the power of love and nurturing can we hope to heal the spirit of even the most wounded child.

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I work with children, it is informative and good to know about children’s minds. The narration was done interesting enough to hold attention.
Glad I read this book looking forward listening to more book.

Informative

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When we talk about trauma we often forget to talk about amazing stories of recovery. As terrible as trauma is this book shows that healing and help are possible.
This is a must read for all teachers, counsellors, nurses and doctors.

Excellent view into trauma and hope

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Extremely educational, definitely recommend if you would like to educate yourself with child & adult behaviours. Beautifully narrated. Throughly enjoyed listening.

Incredible

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This book was an eye opener. The stories may be confronting for some, but the authors have written it well with the intent to dissect the information from it and relay it in a very engaging and insightful way to their readers/listeners.
This will be one I will be listening to again and again.
Thank you for your work!

Well worth the listen

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could not stop listening to this book, it was so helpful to my work with children and families. I hope bruce narrates his other books as he has a great voice for audio books, his very engaging.

AMAZING

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This book was insightful, assistive and informative. Such a well written reference to better understand trauma and its affects on children. I would highly recommend book.

highly recommend

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Insightful in ways that make it a really valuable listen. The readers voice is also calming especially considering the content that is covered

Great investment

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Three people recommended this book to me -- a foster care trainer, my psychologist, and a client of mine.
At first, I avoided the book, 'The Boy Who Was Raised As a Dog' concerned it may be more upsetting than valuable.

I'm so glad I read it.

This book changed the way I understand children I look after.
This book changed how I can respond to their needs.
This book changed the way I understand myself.
This book changed my level of compassion for people.
This book changed how I advocate, spend, time, vote, think, communicate....

Please read this book.

Don't let the title put you off! Read this book

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Methods must be implemented. An easy and comprehensive educational resource of children's significant trauma

Essential reading to evolve development for CPTSD

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Well written book that covers data and balances the knowledge with real cases. The need for systemic change and how to do this is also inspiring and needed. Beware: After reading this action is required.

Valuable reading for teachers, clinicians, parents, caregivers ..

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