<p><b>"[Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry] are both capable, likable narrators who are sincerely engaged with their subject matter...The performances of these two humanitarians make this a must-hear for anyone recovering from their traumatic past." &#8212;<i> AudioFile Magazine</i></b><br> <b><br>This program is read by the authors.<br>Our earliest experiences shape our lives far down the road, and <i>What Happened to You?</i> provides powerful scientific and emotional insights into the behavioral patterns so many of us struggle to understand.</b><br><i>"Through this lens we can build a renewed sense of personal self-worth and ultimately recalibrate our responses to circumstances, situations, and relationships. It is, in other words, the key to reshaping our very lives."</i>&#8212;Oprah Winfrey<br><b>This audiobook is going to change the way you see your life.</b><br>Have you ever wondered "Why did I do that?" or "Why can't I <i>just</i> control my behavior?" Others may judge our reactions and think, "What's wrong with that person?" When questioning our emotions, it's easy to place the blame on ourselves; holding ourselves and those around us to an impossible standard. It's time we started asking a different question.<br>Through deeply personal conversations, Oprah Winfrey and renowned brain and trauma expert Dr. Bruce Perry offer a groundbreaking and profound shift from asking "What's wrong with you?" to "What happened to you?"<br>Here, Winfrey shares stories from her own past, understanding through experience the vulnerability that comes from facing trauma and adversity at a young age. In conversation throughout the audiobook, she and Dr. Perry focus on understanding people, behavior, and ourselves. It's a subtle but profound shift in our approach to trauma, and it's one that allows us to understand our pasts in order to clear a path to our future&#8212;opening the door to resilience and healing in a proven, powerful way.<br><b>A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books</b></p>

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