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In this classic work of developmental psychology, renowned psychiatrist and the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Happened to You? reveals how trauma affects children—and outlines the path to recovery How does trauma affect a child's mind—and how can that mind recover? Child...

The groundbreaking work on trauma that remains a “classic for our generation” (Bessel van der Kolk, MD, author of The Body Keeps the Score) Trauma and Recovery is the foundational text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a political frame, psychiatrist...

On October 7, 1964, Debra Miller's life turns upside down when her mother is arrested for the murder of her father. At only fourteen years old, Debra becomes a ward of the court, grappling with the unfathomable trauma of watching her mother's trial and conviction—a devastation that is only...

The complete three works of Ben Cole-Edwards. A powerful exploration of childhood trauma, narcissistic parenting, and emotional reprogramming. This audiobook gives you the clarity and validation you never received growing up and shows you how to reclaim your peace.

En este libro terrible y conmovedor, Dafna Viniegra comparte los testimonios de mujeres y hombres que buscan romper con los ciclos de dolor originados en la infancia, de esas personas que, al reconocer su pasado, intentan reconstruirse y amarse con todas sus fuerzas para encontrar la paz.

If you're constantly feeling on edge, forever working to appease your spouse to little avail and feel like you're constantly being chipped away at with their abusive behavior, then I can understand how emotionally shattering it feels to live this way. If, in the same breath, it breaks your heart to even consider leaving them because you can't imagine life without them, then I can understand that feeling too - because I was trauma bonded to my abusive ex.

Do you sometimes feel as if you're just going through the motions in life? Are you good at looking and acting as if you're fine, but secretly feel lonely and disconnected? If so, you are not alone. The world is full of people who have an innate sense that something is wrong with them - who feel they live on the outside looking in, but have no explanation for this feeling and no way to put it into words.

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller—Jaycee Dugard’s raw and powerful memoir, her own story of being kidnapped in 1991 and held captive for more than eighteen years. In the summer of June of 1991, I was a normal kid. I did normal things. I had friends and a mother that loved me. I was...

You felt it in your gut before you could explain it: the confusion, the second-guessing, the shame of realizing someone you trusted was controlling you. They didn’t have to yell or hit. They gaslit, twisted your words, and slowly trained you to doubt your own reality. Manipulation is designed to be invisible… until it’s not. "Dark Psychology" isn’t a diagnosis. It’s a useful umbrella term for subtle tactics people use to gain power, control, and compliance, often without you noticing until your confidence is already worn down.

When you said, “I do”, you entered marriage with high hopes, dreaming it would be supremely happy. You never intended for it to be miserable. Millions of couples are struggling in desperate marriages. But the story doesn’t have to end there. Dr. Gary Chapman writes, “I believe that in every troubled marriage, one or both partners can take positive steps that have the potential for changing the emotional climate in their marriage.”

“A thrilling page-turner about the pursuit of justice” (New York Post), this is the definitive story of the case against Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and the corrupt system that supported them, told in thrilling detail by the lawyer who has represented their victims for more than a...

You don’t stay in a toxic relationship with a narcissist because you’re weak. You stay because you’re confused. If you’re married to a narcissistic woman who drains your confidence, rewrites reality, punishes you emotionally, and still somehow makes you feel like the problem, this book was written for you. From the outside, your marriage may look normal. Even successful. Behind closed doors, you’re walking on eggshells, second-guessing yourself, and slowly losing who you are. And the most painful part? You can’t fully explain why.

A victim of her mother’s Munchausen by proxy and child abuse survivor, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard’s unique and controversial case made headlines across the world. Now, she’s finally free to start living her life on her terms—and to tell her own story as only she can.

"F*ck ’em" is a zero-tolerance guide to dealing with emotionally irresponsible people of every kind — avoidants, narcissists, manipulators, perpetual victims, and anyone who drains your energy while refusing accountability. This audiobook teaches you how to see past the fake persona, stop making excuses for their behavior, and recognize them for what they really are: self-serving, opportunistic individuals who do not genuinely care about your well-being. For some of you, this will not just be an audiobook. It will be a transformative experience.

Are you tired of attracting the same unhealthy dynamics again and again? Do you struggle with trust issues, overthinking, jealousy, people-pleasing, or losing yourself in relationships? If you've experienced gaslighting, narcissistic abuse, betrayal, emotional neglect, or chronic relationship anxiety, you're not broken...but your patterns may be holding you back.

Divorcing a narcissist is unlike any other separation. It’s an emotional battle that can leave you exhausted, confused, and unsure of your next step. If you're facing manipulation, fear, or constant pressure to question your own reality, this audiobook offers a steady, compassionate guide to help you move forward with strength and clarity. Through clear explanations and real-world examples, you'll learn how narcissistic behavior shows up during divorce, how to protect your emotional well-being, and how to make decisions from a place of confidence rather than fear.

"It’s a dark story that forced me to think more expansively about what constitutes a cult." —The New York Times' Ernesto Londoño "Although this is Mestyanek Young’s first time narrating, listeners will appreciate hearing this deeply personal story told by the author herself. Share with...

Now an HBO documentary series streaming on HBO Max. One of the Best Books of the Year Time * NPR * Washington Post * Bloomberg News * Chicago Tribune * Chicago Public Library * Fortune * Los Angeles Times * E! News * The Telegraph * Apple * Library Journal In this newly updated edition of the...

At seven years old, little Darlene lived a seemingly charmed life-the youngest of five in an upper-middle-class Midwestern family. But that illusion shattered when her two oldest brothers began assaulting her, binding her to silence with threats, fear, and shame. But, as Darlene would discover, secrets eventually leak out. Faced with a lawsuit filed by one of her brothers, Darlene was forced to choose-stay silent or tell the truth.

In Dangerous Personalities, former FBI profiler Joe Navarro shows listeners how to identify the four most common "dangerous personalities", and analyze how much of a threat each one can be: the Narcissist, the Predator, the Paranoid, and the Unstable Personality. Along the way, listeners learn how to protect themselves both immediately and long-term - as well as how to recover from the trauma of being close to such a destructive force.