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52 Pieces: a Manual of Light to Survive the Abyss of Trauma
52 Pieces : A Manual of Light to Survive the Abyss of Trauma is based on Dr. Marina Kostina's near-death sky-diving accident and her miraculous journey back to life. Dr. Kostina's body and face were broken into 52 pieces, and it took 10 surgeries to put her back together. The book details author's personal struggle with PTSD, depression, and anxiety through the abyss of her tragedy.
Using her background as an energy healing practitioner and hypnotherapist, Dr. Kostina offers useful "tools of light" for those who are going through traumatic events to find meaning and purpose in their seemingly desperate circumstances. She also reveals the secrets of manifesting faster timelines and healing, finding the right doctors and creating miracles that defy laws of the physical world. by providing insights into the "science of magic", which helped her create full and complete recovery in a short time and beat many doctors' prognoses.
Using her background as an energy healing practitioner and hypnotherapist, Dr. Kostina offers useful "tools of light" for those who are going through traumatic events to find meaning and purpose in their seemingly desperate circumstances. She also reveals the secrets of manifesting faster timelines and healing, finding the right doctors and creating miracles that defy laws of the physical world. by providing insights into the "science of magic", which helped her create full and complete recovery in a short time and beat many doctors' prognoses.
377 pages, Paperback
Published June 29, 2023
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April 15, 2025
As a healthcare provider working in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, I see firsthand how trauma—both physical and emotional—reshapes people's lives. Many of my patients are navigating the aftermath of heart attacks or COPD exacerbations, and while we often focus on the physical aspects of healing in Western medicine, I’ve always believed that true recovery requires a more holistic approach. That’s why 52 Pieces by Dr. Marina Kostina resonated with me so deeply.
Dr. Kostina’s book is refreshingly honest, raw, and incredibly human. She doesn’t just share her trauma—she walks you through it step-by-step, from the darkest moments to the transformations that followed. What struck me most was how universally relatable her journey felt. Though her trauma may have looked different on the surface, the emotional landscape she describes is eerily similar to what many of my patients experience. Her vulnerability makes this book not only inspiring but also profoundly useful for anyone working with people in the process of healing.
What truly set this book apart for me was her discussion of energy, vibration, and the mind-body connection. As someone who incorporates elements of Eastern medicine—like acupressure, craniosacral therapy, and zero balancing—into my practice, I found her insights incredibly validating. The idea that we are fundamentally energy, and that healing involves raising our vibration, aligns so closely with what I observe in clinical practice. Her repeated examples of how she shifted her energy through multiple surgeries and emotional reckonings made this concept feel tangible and applicable.
Dr. Kostina doesn’t just offer a story of survival; she offers a blueprint for transformation. She invites readers to consider not just getting back to who they were before trauma, but evolving into a more empowered, integrated version of themselves—what she calls the “2.0 self.” That idea alone has shifted how I think about recovery, not just for myself, but for the people I support every day.
52 Pieces is more than a memoir—it’s a guidebook for anyone ready to heal on a deeper level. It’s a reminder that healing isn’t linear, and it isn’t just physical. It’s emotional, spiritual, and energetic. And most importantly, it’s possible.
Dr. Kostina’s book is refreshingly honest, raw, and incredibly human. She doesn’t just share her trauma—she walks you through it step-by-step, from the darkest moments to the transformations that followed. What struck me most was how universally relatable her journey felt. Though her trauma may have looked different on the surface, the emotional landscape she describes is eerily similar to what many of my patients experience. Her vulnerability makes this book not only inspiring but also profoundly useful for anyone working with people in the process of healing.
What truly set this book apart for me was her discussion of energy, vibration, and the mind-body connection. As someone who incorporates elements of Eastern medicine—like acupressure, craniosacral therapy, and zero balancing—into my practice, I found her insights incredibly validating. The idea that we are fundamentally energy, and that healing involves raising our vibration, aligns so closely with what I observe in clinical practice. Her repeated examples of how she shifted her energy through multiple surgeries and emotional reckonings made this concept feel tangible and applicable.
Dr. Kostina doesn’t just offer a story of survival; she offers a blueprint for transformation. She invites readers to consider not just getting back to who they were before trauma, but evolving into a more empowered, integrated version of themselves—what she calls the “2.0 self.” That idea alone has shifted how I think about recovery, not just for myself, but for the people I support every day.
52 Pieces is more than a memoir—it’s a guidebook for anyone ready to heal on a deeper level. It’s a reminder that healing isn’t linear, and it isn’t just physical. It’s emotional, spiritual, and energetic. And most importantly, it’s possible.
April 12, 2025
I’m a skeptic. I always like proof. Marina sent me the book right after its release. I knew her story and the tragedy she has encountered, so I was afraid to read it. This book really reached me because I started paying attention to the things all around me. It goes much deeper than that, but just realizing that humans and living things are a vibration, really helps to block out negative energy and heal. Knowing Marina personally takes it next level. She has been through it as still is going through it. We send good energy back and forth to help each other heal.
Marina is a gifted writer and puts compassion first.
Marina is a gifted writer and puts compassion first.
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