[Summary] This book, “Trauma and Recovery,” examines the history of psychological trauma, starting with the study of hysteria in the late 19th century and exploring the impact of various traumatic experiences on individuals, including sexual and domestic violence, combat trauma, and political imprisonment. The author, Judith Herman M.D., highlights the commonalities among different forms of trauma, emphasizing the cyclical pattern of societal denial and rediscovery of trauma's effects. It explores the stages of recovery, focusing on establishing safety, remembrance and mourning of the traumatic experience, and reconnection with the community. The book underscores the importance of acknowledging and understanding trauma, advocating for social action, and collective efforts to prevent future victimization and promote healing. Notably, the book includes an epilogue reflecting on developments in the field of trauma studies since the book's initial publication in 1997.
