Segal, who has done extensive study of POW'S and other survivors of a major trauma, gives thoughtful and nurturing advice to anyone who is suffering. Connections are made between our coping abilities and their affect on our health and well being.Topics about communication with others, increased control over life, giving pain a purpose, letting go of self-blame, and compassion for others arm the reader with strategies for self-healing of any level of pain.

I used this book in school and it was wonderful for my psychology class. It discusses all of the definite studies as well as gives a great understanding for psychological disorders. At the end of eah chapter is a great study guide, which helped prepare me for all of my tests.