Talking of Love on the Edge of a PrecipiceTalking About Love on the Edge of a Precipiceis a book filled with hope. All of us suffer from trauma in our lives, whether it be a difficult childhood, the end of a love affair, or a violent experience. Yet rather than be controlled by our pain, it is possible for us to grow in the face of our problems and create a new life for ourselves. In his groundbreaking work on the healing power of resilience, Boris Cyrulnik has created a new way for us to understand ourselves and our pasts. He shows how we are all changed by trauma, but that we can choose either to submit to it as if it were our destiny, or break free and come back to life. The answer lies in making use of our pain and giving it meaning. Whether it occurs during adolescence, meeting a partner or having children ourselves, resilience comes from modifying our personal histories and how we see ourselves inside - literally remaking our life story. By translating trauma into words, we choose to live again. Ultimately, this book is a celebration of the healing, transforming power of love. |
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Contents
An Innocent Helper | 3 |
The Stories That Are Told Around the Wounded Can Make | 10 |
The Humiliating Omelette | 17 |
Copyright | |
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Talking of Love: How to Overcome Trauma and Remake Your Life Story Boris Cyrulnik Limited preview - 2009 |
Talking of Love: How to Overcome Trauma and Remake Your Life Story Boris Cyrulnik No preview available - 2009 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Talking of Love on the Edge of a Precipice |
| Author | Boris Cyrulnik |
| Translated by | David Macey |
| Publisher | Allen Lane, 2007 |
| ISBN | 0713999136, 9780713999136 |
| Length | 180 pages |
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