You are not doomed to be trapped by your trauma Trauma is unresolved pain. It hums in the background of our lives and robs us of the joy, faith, peace, and love we fully deserve.  In their groundbreaking book, Pedram Shojai, O.M.D.,  New York Times  best-selling author of  The Urban Monk  and  The Art of Stopping Time , and Nick Polizzi, author of  The Sacred Science , take you on a journey that encompasses: --a clear understanding of trauma, where it comes from, and how it affects every part of your life --an exploration of modern and ancient therapies and practices for healing --real-life tragedies turning into stories of triumph, hope, and survival  Drawn from the wisdom and insights of the world's top doctors, therapists, and experts, Trauma  will show you that no matter what you have endured, how long you have carried it, or how deeply embedded it is, you can be free from pain and suffering. Your road to recovery and whole-body healing is before you, and with it the richer and more profound connections that you seek with yourself and your loved ones.