Why read The Deepest Well?

Book cover of The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity

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“An extraordinary, eye-opening book.”—People

2018 National Health Information Awards, Silver Award

“A rousing wake-up call . . . this highly engaging, provocative book prove[s] beyond a reasonable doubt that millions of lives depend on us finally coming to terms with the long-term consequences of childhood adversity and toxic…

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Cheryl Erwin

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Dr. Harris is a world-changer. In her pediatric practice in an at-risk neighborhood in San Francisco, she saw young patients suffering challenges and illnesses that did not appear to be linked to any physical condition. She dug deeper, and discovered Adverse Childhood Experiences and the deep impact they can have on young lives. It is now her mission to educate doctors, who have not typically been trained in trauma or social and emotional challenges. Her book (and her TEDtalk on the same topic) is fascinating, exacting, and hopeful. Nadine Burke-Harris is now the first-ever Surgeon General of the State…

From Cheryl's list on The best books about trauma in early childhood and what to do to raise a healthy, happy child.