62 pages 2 hours read

Stephanie Foo

What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2022

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Stephanie Foo's memoir, What My Bones Know, presents an intimate exploration of trauma and healing. Critics praise Foo's raw, evocative storytelling and the depth of her emotional insight. However, some feel the narrative occasionally meanders and lacks cohesion. Overall, it is heralded as a powerful, moving contribution to the mental health discourse.

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Who Should Read What My Bones Know?

A reader who finds solace in memoirs addressing mental health and trauma, akin to works like The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk and Educated by Tara Westover, will be captivated by Stephanie Foo's What My Bones Know. This deeply personal exploration of complex PTSD resonates with those seeking stories of resilience and self-discovery.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Psychology
Themes
Identity: Mental Health
Society: Community
Identity: Race
Genre
Inspirational