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Cyril Tarquinio asks how trauma in childhood may shape health later. How do painful events affect the brain and genes? What might parents pass on to their children? This book looks at the mind and how it works. It is for readers who seek to grasp trauma, illness, and healing. It draws on research, cases, and the author's own thoughts.

Eight chapters link early distress with health in adult life. They cover neglect, lack of love, and close bonds. They also look at life before birth. Why might people hide abuse or struggle to name trauma? How does trauma differ in children, teens, and adults? Other topics include complex trauma and gaps in memory. The book also covers divorce and harsh ways of raising children. It asks why people feel pushed to seek perfect health.

Later chapters look at how people cope and regain strength. These include faith and a life of the spirit. They cover parts of the brain, feelings, and changes in DNA. Could joy and kindness to oneself help people heal? Could humour, love, and forgiveness help too? Tarquinio looks at grief when a grave injury strikes. He asks how people rebuild their sense of self. The last chapter looks at psychotherapy, or treatment through talk. It covers newer methods and how treatments differ. A preface on long-term illness and a list of sources frame the book.

Tarquinio teaches health and clinical psychology at Université de Lorraine in Metz. These fields study how the mind affects health and how to treat mental distress. He founded its Pierre Janet Centre. He also oversees EMDR practice. His other works cover clinical psychology and psychotherapy.