Historical Trauma

In this groundbreaking book, therapist Resmaa Menakem examines the damage caused by racism in America from the perspective of trauma and body-centered psychology. My Grandmother's Hands is a call to action for all of us to recognize that racism is not only about the head but about the body, and introduces an alternative view of what we can do to grow beyond our entrenched racialized divide.

An essential work that centers colonial and historical trauma in a framework for healing, Decolonizing Therapy illuminates that all therapy is—and always has been—inherently political. To better understand the mental health oppression and institutional violence that exists today, we must become familiar with the root of disembodiment from our histories, homelands, and healing practices. Only then will listeners see how colonial, historical, and intergenerational legacies have always played a role in the treatment of mental health.

Vienna, 1938. Samuel Adler is five years old when his father disappears during Kristallnacht—the night his family loses everything. As her child’s safety becomes ever harder to guarantee, Samuel’s mother secures a spot for him on a Kindertransport train out of Nazi-occupied Austria to England. He boards alone, carrying nothing but a change of clothes and his violin.

On August 2, 1990, Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi troops invaded Kuwait. At the time they were the fourth biggest army in the world and Hussein had just been named by U.S. News & World Report as “the most dangerous man in the world.” Maurice Graham had just moved his family to Kuwait to serve as the English pastor of the National Evangelical Church of Kuwait. Just three months into their arrival Iraq invaded. Graham spent the next four months as a hostage trying to protect his family and fulfill his pastoral calling in the midst of this crisis. His story is proof that God is still in the ...

Unable to catch a break in life or love as she approaches thirty, Charli Thurman sees red lights at every crossroads. And given the Thurman family’s tumultuous history, she knows things will only get worse, unless she can break the cycle and figure out where—and when—it all went wrong. Charli is skeptical when her best friend introduces her to a “soul reader” who specializes in generational trauma. But during family constellation therapy with the guru, Charli experiences an inexplicable memory of terrible violence.

Sometimes true love demands an impossible choice.1789, Anne Malloy is a young woman trapped in a loveless marriage to a man who is cruel on the best of days. Despite her circumstances, she finds solace in her love for Lord Michael Godwin, a man who brings joy and passion into her life. But she’s unaware of the looming threat that’s waiting in the shadows and when Anne discovers she's pregnant with Michael's child, she faces a hard decision.

This is the 5th book in the series of Abandoned Parents. It is a scientific analysis of alienation of adult children psychologically, sociological and biological. It speaks to the damage done to the human brain as a direct result of this cruelty. The book delves into the failure of efforts at reconciliation while proposing a new concept of healing.

The impact of colonialism, generational trauma, and individual trauma is often disregarded in the Latinx community. This pioneering guide addresses this trauma and takes Latinx readers on a journey of healing and liberation.. It explores what it means to have been systematically oppressed, how it impacts us, and how to change it. In doing so, this book challenges stereotypes, unravels the shame-based narratives around Latinx mental health, and refocuses the conversation around cultural empowerment, awareness, and transformation.

After the last American troops leave Vietnam, siblings Anh, Thanh, and Minh begin a perilous journey to Hong Kong with the promise that their parents and younger siblings will soon follow. But when tragedy strikes, the three children are left orphaned, and sixteen-year-old Anh becomes the caretaker for her two younger brothers overnight. In the years that follow, Anh and her brothers resettle in the UK and confront their new identities as refugees, first in camps and resettlement centers and then, later, in a London plagued by social inequality and anti-immigrant sentiment.

This Golden Crown Literary Society and Rainbow Book Award winner in historical fiction continues the story of the von Stahle family as it deals with the aftermath of World War II.The Russians have invaded and Berlin is in ruins. Nearly everything Margarethe von Stahle has sworn to protect has been lost. After being brutally abused by occupying Russian soldiers, Margarethe must rely on the kindness of her friends to survive. Fortunately, the American Army has brought her former protégé, Dr. Sarah Weber, back to Berlin. Slowly, Margarethe heals and begins to rebuild her life, but as she ...

Lottie Rebecca Lee is spoken into the world in Fayetteville, North Carolina, by a Black nurse who declares, “Lord Jesus, if that ain’t the blackest little baby born this side of heaven.” Later, Lottie will prove that she is the ancestors’ promise to unearth the Mississippi and Ghanaian atrocities that have tormented Benjamin Lee, her grandfather who was born during the Great Depression in Mississippi’s red clay tobacco fields, and Benjamin Junior, his son and Lottie Rebecca’s father, born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where the post Korean War GI Bill promises prosperity.

Biff Temperance, a gentle and withdrawn yet brilliant commodity futures trader, experiences a devastating emotional attack triggered by childhood memories. His breakdown is bad enough, but the timing is even worse. It occurs on a chaotic trading floor and leads to a catastrophic financial loss for his firm. His future in shambles, Biff abandons the meticulously structured life disengaged from the world, which he built for himself in New York City. He embarks on a trip to find his estranged father, who he hasn’t seen since he was five. His only clue about him is a recent letter containing ...

Treasured is the eighteenth novella in the ongoing story of the Andersen family. Livia Andersen was a woman who held her family together with a quiet smile and an iron will. It’s been months since her death and her children and grandchildren she leaves behind continue to grapple with the shifting changes in their lives now that she’s gone. For some of them it is about far more than adjusting to her absence in their lives. Trisha Andersen doesn’t do anything without careful deliberation. She can’t remember the last time she made plans involving a man that had her questioning her own ...

A linked novel celebrating female strength and resilience. America is like no other nation. People bravely emigrate from foreign lands to contribute to its evolution and success. Overlapping moments in time link nine diverse generational immigrant women in soulful tales of self-discovery. When confronting inner struggles each seeks empowerment by invoking the wisdom, sacrifice, hope, and determination of the spirits who came before them. Sweep through decades and across borders to experience the intense love, aching trauma, and triumphant outcomes, that deliver inspiration and healing. Time...

Born into a pre-war and middle class Irish family, Rita Reilly enjoys a comfortable upbringing. Her family live above their newsagent and grocery store which prospers because of a terrific location and regular traffic. Rita has every reason to expect she'll complete secondary school, gain a university education, and continue on a path of her own choosing. However, when a death in the family occurs, Rita offers to stay behind while her parents and brother travel for the funeral. What happens while they are away will a profound effect on the entire Reilly family. The Reclusive Life of Rita ...

What if the villain of your childhood turned out to be someone really rather extraordinary? A disgraced politician, Sir James Hastings is living out his retirement in a secluded Surrey village. He is unmoved by his centenarian mother's death - a woman he emotionally buried upon her abandonment. Raised by his father, a charismatic war-hero turned racing driver, the young James, torn between self-blame and longing, eventually dismissed her.

About the Author: Dr. Jenice Thompson has spent the last 15 years showcasing her diverse experience and expertise across various professional roles. Her extensive background has revolved significantly around foster care, where she poured a decade of her career into a multitude of roles. Her journey in this field reached its pinnacle as she assumed the responsibilities of Director of Project Operations and Regional Director of Therapeutic Foster Care. Throughout this time, her unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives of children and families within the foster care system has been evident...

"Though death takes away their presence, the love we hold for them transcends, connecting us across the boundaries of life and memory." In the much-anticipated sequel to Depression, Christian Martin takes readers on a gripping journey of redemption and resilience in Recovery. Ruby and Shawn have now left their dark shadow lifestyle of New York City behind them and sought out a fresh start in Los Angeles: “The City of Angels." While Shawn is eager to conquer Hollywoodland, Ruby is haunted by the death of her brother Wade, a tragedy that suffocates her every move. As Ruby battles with the ...

Unravel the Twisted Humor and Heartache in 'Father Time' Dive into the darkly comedic world of 'Father Time', penned by the talented Torthell Robinson. Here, protagonist Trevor Russell grapples with the ghosts of a tumultuous Black American childhood, only to find that his emerging literary success brings with it a host of new demons. As Trevor's estranged father resurfaces to seek forgiveness, and as Trevor faces impending fatherhood himself sans matrimonial bliss, his life spirals into chaos. Plagued by writer's block and overwhelmed by familial tensions, he flees back to his roots in ...

Nothing drowns out the sound of drowning.... The survivors of Titanic arrive in New York City on a rainy April morning, but being back on dry land doesn't end the terror, and for some of the passengers, the nightmares are just beginning. Having escaped her haunting past in Southampton, Meg Westmoreland knows she should be excited to start her new life in New York City as millionaire Charlie Ashton's fiancée. However, Titanic has scarred both of them, and part of her wants to escape into the night, to start her new life all over again. Meg knows she must find the strength to help Charlie ...