Fixing yourself: a guide to help you recover from trauma

by William P. Alston

Through this lens, we may establish a revitalized sense of personal self-worth and eventually recalibrate our reactions to events, situations, and relationships. It is, in other words, the key to transforming our own life.

This book is going to transform the way you perceive your life.

Have you ever questioned "Why did I do that?" or "Why can't I simply control my behavior?" Others may assess our emotions and say, "What's wrong with that person?" When examining our emotions, it's tempting to cast the responsibility on ourselves; condemning ourselves and others around us to an unreasonable standard. It's time we begin asking a new question.

Here, the author offers anecdotes from his history, recognizing from experience the fragility that comes with suffering trauma and tragedy at an early age. In dialogue throughout the book, he focuses on understanding people, behavior, and ourselves. It’s a small but fundamental change in our attitude to trauma, and it helps us to comprehend our pasts to clear a road to our future—opening the door to resilience and healing in a proven, effective manner.

57 pages, Paperback

Published November 5, 2022

About the author

William Payne Alston (November 29, 1921 – September 13, 2009) was an American philosopher. He made influential contributions to the philosophy of language, epistemology, and Christian philosophy. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and taught at the University of Michigan, Rutgers University, University of Illinois, and Syracuse University.