The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog

And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist's Notebook

Ranked #4 in Child Psychology, Ranked #4 in Social Worksee more rankings.

A renowned psychiatrist reveals how trauma affects children--and outlines the path to recoveryHow does trauma affect a child's mind--and how can that mind recover? In the classic The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, Dr. Perry explains what happens to the brains of children exposed to extreme stress and shares their lessons of courage, humanity, and hope. Only when we understand the science of the mind and the power of love and nurturing, can we hope to heal the spirit of even the most wounded child. less

Rankings by Category

The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog is ranked in the following categories:


Similar Books

If you like The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, check out these similar top-rated books:


Learn: What makes Shortform summaries the best in the world?