Beautiful Trauma

Name: Beautiful Trauma
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781783785902
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A Journey of Discovery in Science and Healing

By Rebecca Fogg

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Beautiful Trauma by Rebecca Fogg is a compelling memoir that delves into the author's journey of recovery after a life-altering traumatic event. The narrative explores themes of resilience, healing, and personal transformation as she navigates both physical and emotional challenges. Through her introspective and candid storytelling, Fogg provides insight into the complexities of human strength and vulnerability.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in compelling personal stories of recovery and resilience. Written by Rebecca Fogg, it explores the author's journey through a life-altering trauma, offering poignant insights into healing and human vulnerability. Perfect for readers who appreciate memoirs that inspire and uplift through real-life challenges.

Part memoir, part medical investigation, this is a compelling account of surviving a freak accident, and a fascinating exploration of the science of trauma and recovery

Part memoir, part medical investigation, this is a compelling account of surviving a freak accident, and a fascinating exploration of the science of trauma and recovery

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Late one night, Rebecca Fogg's hand is partially amputated in an explosion in her flat. Quick thinking saves her life, but the journey to recovery is a slow one. As the doctors rebuild her hand, Rebecca (who also survived 9/11) rebuilds her sense of self by studying the physical and psychological process of recovery.

Interspersing the personal with the medical, Rebecca charts her year of rehabilitation, touching on the marvellously adaptable anatomy of the hand; how the brain's fight or flight mechanism suppresses conscious thought so we can react instantly to danger; and why trauma causes some people to develop PTSD, while giving others a whole new lease of life.

Told with great emotional and intellectual clarity, Beautiful Trauma explores the resilient nature of the human spirit and the power we all hold in our hands.

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Beautiful Trauma by Rebecca Fogg receives praise for its uplifting narrative of recovery from a life-threatening injury, presenting healing as a harmonious journey of acceptance and new possibilities. It is heralded as a potent account of human resilience and healing that captivates readers from the outset. The book explores Fogg's journey of transforming her personal challenges into growth, highlighting the adaptability of the body and mind, and is seen as a testament to grace and hope in embracing a renewed life.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783785902

Publisher: Granta Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Granta Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 383g

Pages: 272

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Biography & Memoir Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Rebecca Fogg Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

In 2008, Rebecca Fogg walked away from her New York life and career in financial services to move to London, where she co-founded the Institute of Pre-Hospital Care at London's Air Ambulance, and continues to work, write, and learn Scottish fiddle. This is her first book.