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Unmasking the Pain of Your Trauma Wounds to Become

Author : ChaQuita Anglin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781735790008
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Unmasking the Pain of Your Trauma Wounds to Become written by ChaQuita Anglin and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-07 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unmasking the Pain of Your Trauma Wounds to become is not stories of perfect people who have mastered the art of becoming. These are simply beautiful women like you and me with real-life stories who have not only survived but are working towards complete healing and overcoming. It's their personal journey of unmasking their pain and trying to become daily, all that God purposed and destined them to be, but in a healed state of being. If you don't already know, healing is an ugly process and can be a challenging journey. However, when it's all said and done, when the metamorphosis of that healing process is complete, you will feel so much better. You will feel like weights lifted, and the load you carry will be much lighter. Therefore, these stories are shared to bring you hope, to let you know that your past doesn't have to dictate your future. Read this book and get access to steps to help walk in freedom. Self-Care, Healing Tips, and Resources to Counselors and Therapists are included.

Unmasking The Hurt

Author : Ronnie Cyrus-Jackson
Publisher : Rcj Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (868 download)

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Download or read book Unmasking The Hurt written by Ronnie Cyrus-Jackson and published by Rcj Publishing. This book was released on 2022-10-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part personal testimony, part journey of self-discovery and transformation, this book is for any adult who has experienced abuse and trauma early in life. It's the book the author wished she had to help her navigate the realities of being different while not socially or culturally fitting in with her peers. Because of the dysfunctional family she was born into, the author spent her childhood in the Foster Care System. Even as a young adult, she felt misjudged, overlooked, and counted out of many opportunities because unhealed childhood trauma and underdeveloped life skills influenced her actions, attitudes, belief systems and choices. Like the author, you too may have become good acquaintances with masking resulting in Imposter Syndrome. Your feelings of shame, guilt, or even regret because of past hurts resulted because of wrongfully owing responsibility for what happened to you. Though you feel the negative impact of this life sucking energy robbing you of peace, joy, meaningful relationships, and a hope for a joy filled future, you're unsure of how to do life differently. The author kindly invites you to journey alongside her as you work to unpack your closet of trauma drama which led you to wearing masks as a survival mechanism. Though these pages you will begin to see what you've never seen as you interact with complete vulnerability (unmasked that is). Accepting this invitation will result in you growing in love toward yourself. If you are ready to experience a new level of confidence and maybe for the first time in your life, enjoy a version of yourself that you've only dreamed of grab a pen, a quiet space, and flip the page. This book is a mixture of the author's personal experiences with childhood abuse, trauma, and the process used to transform her life. Her intimate sharing is sprinkled with scripture readings for those who are saved but still struggle. It will enlighten and encourage you to move toward freeing yourself bit by bit from the beautiful person you know but has yet to introduced to the world. Through journaling prompts, you will be inspired to be honest with yourself about past hurts and destructive habits, while giving you practical tools to help you show up unapologetically, without the masks to achieve the personal freedom your soul years for. Here's what you will learn in this book: WHY me...? Understanding who you are and the purpose for which your Creator made you is a critical foundational understanding you must work to become clear on. You will have opportunities to evaluate the importance of your faith as you gain hope for your future. Now WHAT...? You will be encouraged to take a journey after every chapter. Be prepared to be strengthened as you authentically own your trauma experiences. By answering questions and journaling your hidden thoughts, you are working to release years of shame, guilt or regret that causes you to mask your greatness. But HOW...? Practical tools you can use repeatedly as you practice being fully honest with yourself and others in a healthy way.

Unmasking Your Future

Author : Judy Lekic
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
ISBN 13 : 184694306X
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (469 download)

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Download or read book Unmasking Your Future written by Judy Lekic and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you able to manifest your desires almost instantly? If not, then Unmasking Your Future is a must read. The Law of Attraction says you will bring to you what you focus on; however, if your unconscious is holding negative thoughts or beliefs you will never be able to actualize your dreams. Judy Lekic details the techniques required to clear out those unconscious negative patterns of not deserving, not being good enough, and all the other fear based negative programming from your past that keep you from actualizing your goals. You will gain an understanding of how your negative thoughts keep you stuck in a negative loop. You will learn the importance of connecting to the spiritual realm and gain techniques to do so, and will discover how to the difference between your energy and others. The valuable tools in this book are a must for anyone wanting to find peace, love, and joy.

Generations Deep

Author : Gina Birkemeier
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781732954526
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (545 download)

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Download or read book Generations Deep written by Gina Birkemeier and published by . This book was released on 2021-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does our story begin before we take our first breath? Exploring the lives of four generations in one family, GENERATIONS DEEP reveals the unhealthy patterns of behavior that can repeat from one generation to the next, uncovering how we can find ourselves trapped in a cycle of dysfunction if we don't take the time and effort to repair the damage of the past. Gina Birkemeier - a licensed professional counselor, author and speaker - shares her personal story, along with self-help components throughout the book, which allow you to navigate through your own journey toward healing. Gina examines how unaddressed trauma, emotional wounds and false beliefs are passed down and how we can break those cycles that harm us and those we love. As she shares her raw and sometimes heartbreaking story - as well as the stories of her ancestors-we see how our beliefs and behaviors are influenced by the emotional health of our caregivers. Gina tells a story of bondage to freedom and of shame to self-compassion. Faith and therapy played important roles in Gina's personal healing, and with nearly two decades of experience in counseling and ministry, she uses her personal and professional knowledge to implore us to do our own work to heal. Gina encourages us to consider mental, physical, emotional and spiritual help in doing so. Offering questions and theories to consider, including a questionnaire created with the help of sixty therapists, Generations Deep will guide you toward your own growth where it's possible to slay shame and find freedom - for yourself and for generations to come. If you are looking for a guide on your journey from familial chaos to peace, clarity, and forgiveness, you need this book. GENERATIONS DEEP is immensely practical, but it will also have you in tears, in shock, and ultimately inspired to live your very best life. Read this book at your own risk though, because it will forever change how you see yourself and your family.

Why Does He Do That?

Author : Lundy Bancroft
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780425191651
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (916 download)

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Download or read book Why Does He Do That? written by Lundy Bancroft and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this groundbreaking bestseller, Lundy Bancroft—a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men—uses his knowledge about how abusers think to help women recognize when they are being controlled or devalued, and to find ways to get free of an abusive relationship. He says he loves you. So...why does he do that? You’ve asked yourself this question again and again. Now you have the chance to see inside the minds of angry and controlling men—and change your life. In Why Does He Do That? you will learn about: • The early warning signs of abuse • The nature of abusive thinking • Myths about abusers • Ten abusive personality types • The role of drugs and alcohol • What you can fix, and what you can’t • And how to get out of an abusive relationship safely “This is without a doubt the most informative and useful book yet written on the subject of abusive men. Women who are armed with the insights found in these pages will be on the road to recovering control of their lives.”—Jay G. Silverman, Ph.D., Director, Violence Prevention Programs, Harvard School of Public Health

Sacred Wounds

Author : Teresa B. Pasquale
Publisher : Chalice Press
ISBN 13 : 0827235399
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (272 download)

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Download or read book Sacred Wounds written by Teresa B. Pasquale and published by Chalice Press. This book was released on 2015-10-20 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trauma therapist Teresa B. Pasquale offers healing exercises, true-life examples, and life-giving discussion for anyone suffering from the very real pain of church hurt. Pasquale, a trauma survivor herself, understands the immeasurable value of our wounds once we've acknowledged them and recovered in community. That's why the wounds are "sacred," and the hope this book offers is a powerful message to anyone suffering from this widespread problem. This book explores the nature of emotional wounds, trauma, and spiritual hurt that come from negative religious experience. Some of the features are: Stories from a wide range of persons hurt by negative religious experience Healing and contemplative practices to help readers explore their own spiritual story and practical ways to move towards personal healing A journey through the experience of trauma in religious settings and how it is both relatable to other forms of trauma and distinctive -- outlining both facets An exploration of the author's own personal and professional understanding of hurt, trauma, PTSD, and the power of resiliency and healing

Translational Research in Traumatic Brain Injury

Author : Daniel Laskowitz
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1498766579
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (987 download)

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Download or read book Translational Research in Traumatic Brain Injury written by Daniel Laskowitz and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a significant source of death and permanent disability, contributing to nearly one-third of all injury related deaths in the United States and exacting a profound personal and economic toll. Despite the increased resources that have recently been brought to bear to improve our understanding of TBI, the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches has been disappointingly slow. Translational Research in Traumatic Brain Injury attempts to integrate expertise from across specialties to address knowledge gaps in the field of TBI. Its chapters cover a wide scope of TBI research in five broad areas: Epidemiology Pathophysiology Diagnosis Current treatment strategies and sequelae Future therapies Specific topics discussed include the societal impact of TBI in both the civilian and military populations, neurobiology and molecular mechanisms of axonal and neuronal injury, biomarkers of traumatic brain injury and their relationship to pathology, neuroplasticity after TBI, neuroprotective and neurorestorative therapy, advanced neuroimaging of mild TBI, neurocognitive and psychiatric symptoms following mild TBI, sports-related TBI, epilepsy and PTSD following TBI, and more. The book integrates the perspectives of experts across disciplines to assist in the translation of new ideas to clinical practice and ultimately to improve the care of the brain injured patient.

Laziness Does Not Exist

Author : Devon Price
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1982140119
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (821 download)

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Download or read book Laziness Does Not Exist written by Devon Price and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A social psychologist uncovers the psychological basis of the "laziness lie," which originated with the Puritans and has ultimately created blurred boundaries between work and life with modern technologies and offers advice for not succumbing to societal pressure to "do more."

Inner Healing and Deliverance Handbook

Author : Jennifer Eivaz
Publisher : Chosen Books
ISBN 13 : 1493435795
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (934 download)

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Download or read book Inner Healing and Deliverance Handbook written by Jennifer Eivaz and published by Chosen Books. This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let the Holy Spirit Bring Your Heart Back to Life Most of us need help to look at the pain and fear that grip our lives and to find the courage and stamina it takes to do the work to be free. You are not alone in your efforts. God is eager to work with you to create unprecedented beauty from your ashes, and to deliver and restore you to health and wholeness. Using her personal story of ongoing inner healing and deliverance, prophetic leader and pastor Jennifer Eivaz equips you with biblical and practical tools that will lead you into full restoration. She provides support and encouragement for you to uproot every lie coming against you as a child of God. Jesus is asking, "Do you want to be made well?" With the help of the Holy Spirit to implement His plan using tools He gives you--the Word, prayer, counseling, declarations and more--you can find healing for all the damage of your past. "With transparency and powerful insights from Scripture, Jennifer Eivaz reveals how God has been faithful to heal the deepest wounds imaginable in her own life and in the lives of many others. This is an invitation for every reader to experience supernatural freedom that is found in Jesus Christ."--Dr. Ché Ahn, president, Harvest International Ministry

Manual of Inpatient Psychiatry

Author : Michael I. Casher
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108461018
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book Manual of Inpatient Psychiatry written by Michael I. Casher and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-03-26 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the range of diagnoses found on inpatient psychiatric units providing practical advice in an accessible format for managing patients.

When Kids Call the Shots

Author : Sean Grover
Publisher : AMACOM
ISBN 13 : 0814436013
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (144 download)

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Download or read book When Kids Call the Shots written by Sean Grover and published by AMACOM. This book was released on 2015-06-03 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to fix your rebellious and disrespectful child, you need to start by fixing yourself. Are your kids pummeling you with demands and bossing you around with impunity? Have your once-precious preschoolers become rebellious, entitled, and disrespectful to authority? While there are plenty of so-called experts who might try to validate your convictions that you have done all you can to “fix” your “difficult” children, the hard truth is, they’re not doing you any favors by placing the responsibility solely on your children. Parenting struggles rarely originate from just one side. Instead, they erupt at the volatile intersection of a child's personality with a parent's own insecurities and behaviors. In When Kids Call the Shots, therapist and parenting expert Sean Grover untangles the forces driving family dysfunction, and helps parents assume their leadership roles once again. Parents will discover: Three common bullying styles used by kids Parenting styles that contribute to power balances Critical testing periods in a child’s development Coping mechanisms that backfire Personalized plans for calmly exerting authority in any scenario The solution to any problem begins with learning to control what you can control. In parenting, you’ve already learned how impossible it is to control your kids. Begin by controlling you!

Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309142393
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2009-07-29 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scores of talented and dedicated people serve the forensic science community, performing vitally important work. However, they are often constrained by lack of adequate resources, sound policies, and national support. It is clear that change and advancements, both systematic and scientific, are needed in a number of forensic science disciplines to ensure the reliability of work, establish enforceable standards, and promote best practices with consistent application. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward provides a detailed plan for addressing these needs and suggests the creation of a new government entity, the National Institute of Forensic Science, to establish and enforce standards within the forensic science community. The benefits of improving and regulating the forensic science disciplines are clear: assisting law enforcement officials, enhancing homeland security, and reducing the risk of wrongful conviction and exoneration. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States gives a full account of what is needed to advance the forensic science disciplines, including upgrading of systems and organizational structures, better training, widespread adoption of uniform and enforceable best practices, and mandatory certification and accreditation programs. While this book provides an essential call-to-action for congress and policy makers, it also serves as a vital tool for law enforcement agencies, criminal prosecutors and attorneys, and forensic science educators.

The Brain That Changes Itself

Author : Norman Doidge, M.D.
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101147113
Total Pages : 447 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book The Brain That Changes Itself written by Norman Doidge, M.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-03-15 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Fascinating. Doidge’s book is a remarkable and hopeful portrait of the endless adaptability of the human brain.”—Oliver Sacks, MD, author of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat What is neuroplasticity? Is it possible to change your brain? Norman Doidge’s inspiring guide to the new brain science explains all of this and more An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable, and proving that it is, in fact, possible to change your brain. Psychoanalyst, Norman Doidge, M.D., traveled the country to meet both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity, its healing powers, and the people whose lives they’ve transformed—people whose mental limitations, brain damage or brain trauma were seen as unalterable. We see a woman born with half a brain that rewired itself to work as a whole, blind people who learn to see, learning disorders cured, IQs raised, aging brains rejuvenated, stroke patients learning to speak, children with cerebral palsy learning to move with more grace, depression and anxiety disorders successfully treated, and lifelong character traits changed. Using these marvelous stories to probe mysteries of the body, emotion, love, sex, culture, and education, Dr. Doidge has written an immensely moving, inspiring book that will permanently alter the way we look at our brains, human nature, and human potential.

Beyond the Persona

Author : Rikroses Books and E-books
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 113 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Persona written by Rikroses Books and E-books and published by . This book was released on with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tired of feeling like a stranger in your own life? Trapped behind masks of expectation, approval, and fear, the vibrant, unique you is yearning to break free. "Beyond the Persona: Unmasking Your Authentic Self" isn't just a self-help book; it's a liberation manual, guiding you on a transformative journey to unmask your authentic self. Peel back the layers of inauthenticity, shed the societal pressures that suffocate your spirit, and reclaim the power to define your own happiness. This isn't about fitting in; it's about standing out, embracing your imperfections, and radiating your truth with unapologetic vulnerability. Within these pages lie the keys to unshakeable self-belief, fulfilling relationships, and a life overflowing with purpose. Dare to shed the persona and step into the light of your authentic self. The world awaits the masterpiece you were born to be.

Soul Rescue

Author : Dana Arcuri
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780991076895
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (768 download)

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Download or read book Soul Rescue written by Dana Arcuri and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you in a toxic relationship with a narcissist? Narcissistic abuse is cited as being 'soul murder.' It not only breaks your heart and crushes your spirit; it's directly linked to trauma. Dana Arcuri, captivating author, speaker, and Certified Trauma Recovery Coach bravely bares her own soul as a daughter of narcissistic abuse. Her gripping message reveals the unspeakable trauma she has suffered; young and old. Child neglect and abuse. A dysfunctional family with her narcissistic mother and abusive siblings. Decade after decade of being in turmoil over the unhealthy dynamics, she boldly broke free, rescued herself, and started her healing journey. Whether the narcissist is your parents, siblings, spouse, or intimate partner, you will learn how to identify and break free from their cruel schemes. This book covers: * Narcissistic Personality Disorder & Signs of Abuse*Flying monkeys & Abuse by Proxy* Manipulation & Gaslighting* Baiting & Provoking* Stonewalling & Being Silenced* Retaliation & Smear Campaigns* Complex PTSD & PTSD* How to Set Healthy Boundaries* Trauma & Trauma Recovery Strategies * Holistic Modalities & Spiritual Awakening* And so much more! In Soul Rescue, Dana explores the traits and signs of a narcissist, the long-term effects of their abuse, and the aftermath of trauma, as well as the healing modalities available to survivors who are ready to recover. If you feel trapped in abusive relationships, Soul Rescue can equip you to take back your life, your peace of mind, and your power in effort to rescue your own self.

Hemingway's Brain

Author : Andrew Farah
Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press
ISBN 13 : 161117743X
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (111 download)

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Download or read book Hemingway's Brain written by Andrew Farah and published by Univ of South Carolina Press. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A forensic psychiatrist’s second opinion on the conditions that led to Ernest Hemingway’s suicide, “mixing biography, literature and medical analysis” (The Washington Post). Hemingway’s Brain is an innovative biography and the first forensic psychiatric examination of Nobel Prize–winning author Ernest Hemingway. After seventeen years researching Hemingway’s life and medical history, Andrew Farah, a forensic psychiatrist, has concluded that the writer’s diagnoses were incorrect. Contrary to the commonly accepted diagnoses of bipolar disorder and alcoholism, he provides a comprehensive explanation of the medical conditions that led to Hemingway’s suicide. Hemingway received state-of-the-art psychiatric treatment at one of the nation’s finest medical institutes, but according to Farah it was for the wrong illness, and his death was not the result of medical mismanagement but medical misunderstanding. Farah argues that despite popular mythology Hemingway was not manic-depressive and his alcohol abuse and characteristic narcissism were simply pieces of a much larger puzzle. Through a thorough examination of biographies, letters, memoirs of friends and family, and even Hemingway’s FBI file, combined with recent insights on the effects of trauma on the brain, Farah pieces together this compelling alternative narrative of Hemingway’s illness, one missing from the scholarship for too long. Though Hemingway’s life has been researched extensively and many biographies written, those authors relied on the original diagnoses and turned to psychoanalysis and conjecture regarding Hemingway’s mental state. Farah has sought to understand why Hemingway’s decline accelerated after two courses of electroconvulsive therapy, and in this volume explains which current options might benefit a similar patient today. Hemingway’s Brain provides a full and accurate accounting of this psychiatric diagnosis by exploring the genetic influences, traumatic brain injuries, and neurological and psychological forces that resulted in what many have described as his tortured final years. It aims to eliminate the confusion and define for all future scholarship the specifics of the mental illnesses that shaped legendary literary works and destroyed the life of a master.

History and Violence in Contemporary Kenyan Fiction

Author : Godwin Siundu
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000817741
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book History and Violence in Contemporary Kenyan Fiction written by Godwin Siundu and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-12-26 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of essays on Yvonne Owuor’s writings, mainly her most acclaimed novel, Dust as well as Dragonfly Sea and her short story “Weight of Whispers”. While the chapters in this book grapple with diverse themes, they generally converge on Owuor’s preoccupation with different forms of violence that has dominated Kenya’s postcolonial experiences, especially those around the politics of power and the roles of regional, ethnic, and gender identities in influencing such politics. Many of the chapters in this book problematize the violence of genocide, trauma, and flight as they are variously and singularly underpinned by silences that signal the failure of adequate avenues for articulation of what impact such violence has on its victims. Other chapters focus on the style of Owuor’s writing, thereby highlighting the many literary innovations that Owuor crafts in order to effectively carry the weight of her concerns. This book will be of interest to scholars and advanced students of Literature, Politics, History, and Sociology. It was originally published as a special issue of the journal Eastern African Literary and Cultural Studies.