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Yesterday Never Sleeps: How Integrating Life's Current and Past Connections Improves Our Well-Being
Befriending our inner mind with curiosity opens the way to secure attachments, empathy, and intimacy. Because relationships dominate our inner world, knowing what we feel, and what we think about how we feel, cultivates self-awareness and acceptance. We learn to respect that others have their minds; we stop blaming and seeking scapegoats. Self-reflection, a learnable skill, links raw emotion--the kind we feel in our hearts and guts--to past events and behavior patterns. Knowing the story behind our painful feelings soothes and regulates our emotions so we can think before we act. Creating and updating a lifelong self-narrative—including the good, the bad, and the ugly—are the cornerstones for gaining wisdom and loving-kindness, qualities that interrupt cycles of trauma. The brain creates new neural connections during these processes, improving emotional health and cognition. Jacqueline Heller, MS, MD, is board certified in psychiatry and neurology and is a psychoanalyst. In Yesterday Never Sleeps , she draws upon decades of clinical experience to weave together a powerful narrative that contains neuroscience, memoir of her life as a child of Holocaust survivors, and patient histories involving a range of psychological ills and trauma. Dr. Heller offers a uniquely holistic approach, demonstrating how the therapeutic process and self-analysis help us make sense of our history and forge a better future.
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Published August 1, 2023
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December 30, 2023
Life is difficult and what makes it more difficult is navigating the dark side of our psyche is not taught by our parents and even at school. Thankfully, there are experts who help us understand this journey.
Jacqueline Heller's Yesterday Never Sleeps is a great book to start with if you want to deeply understand yourself and go through a healing process. She explained the mechanisms of our brain and our emotion and how we could manage our thoughts effectively. Heller also gave practical tips on how to do these things. Not only that, there are different stories in the book that concretize the general concepts, which are very helpful.
If you want to start your journey to self-healing, I highly recommend that you read this book.
Thank you, Jacqueline Heller, Green LeafBok Group, and NetGalley for the ARC and the opportunity to share my honest thoughts.
P.S. I love the title!
Jacqueline Heller's Yesterday Never Sleeps is a great book to start with if you want to deeply understand yourself and go through a healing process. She explained the mechanisms of our brain and our emotion and how we could manage our thoughts effectively. Heller also gave practical tips on how to do these things. Not only that, there are different stories in the book that concretize the general concepts, which are very helpful.
If you want to start your journey to self-healing, I highly recommend that you read this book.
Thank you, Jacqueline Heller, Green LeafBok Group, and NetGalley for the ARC and the opportunity to share my honest thoughts.
P.S. I love the title!
September 11, 2023
Jacqueline Heller, MS, MD knows of what she speaks. I don’t mean just in the sense of her bonafide expertise. Nor do I say it in a colloquial sense, all-encompassingly regarding the nature of her new book, titled Yesterday Never Sleeps: How Integrating Life’s Current and Past Connections Improves Our Well-Being. There’s something personal about how Dr. Heller approaches the material. Something that she’s able to apply with a clinical lens, but draws from viscerally because of her intrinsic, personal experience. As the titling brilliantly encapsulates, the book is a therapeutic work of nonfiction – essentially serving as a self-help and life advice guide for forming a singular whole for one’s self. It’s not an easy process, and Dr. Heller writes with this kind of authoritativeness both maternal and somewhat barking – in a good way. She holds your hand while guiding you stoically through the storm, the storm being you, her, or a hypothetical other’s own psyche. You can’t escape the fact Dr. Heller seems to be as informed by hard-earned wisdom as by what constitutes her impressive credentials, and it makes the text that much richer, rather than feeling schizophrenic and tonally misplaced.
“We cannot know another person if we do not know ourselves, which is essential for relationships—for connection, compassion, empathy, and growth. We need to figure out what makes us tick and what ticks us off, no matter the environment. I wrote this book in part to explain the importance of becoming self-aware. The process of introspection helps control triggered emotions and encourages more flexible and adaptive responses,” Heller writes, in aforementioned vein. “…We all have our triggers, our ‘Rosebuds’; they are people, places, objects, ideas, memories, and dream fragments representing our undiscovered parts, the hidden hurts, and repressed longings often expressed in dysfunctional ways. They are the unconscious memories, often the most painful and the most deeply hidden; they are a stimulus that provokes an emotion and feeling—many times a day…This is where self-awareness can help; it allows us to calm down enough so we can think mindfully. To gain self-awareness, we must become psychological sleuths and learn how to identify our emotions and patterns of dysfunctional responses before we act upon them…Indeed, becoming a self-reflective, psychologically savvy person will enrich your life. You might argue that turning inward is a selfish and arrogant thing to do. But in fact, it’s the opposite. Relationships dominate our inner world, and we become more empathetic and compassionate when we look inward and examine ourselves. As a result, we recognize otherness— we acknowledge that other people are not extensions of ourselves—and we develop tolerance and respect for people with different points of view, experiences, and wisdom. We will be much less likely to blame those closest to us for our baggage. We become more comfortable with uncertainty.”
We become more comfortable with uncertainty. I took that to heart, as a reader, as a thinker, and as a fellow writer. I am a true believer in what Dr. Heller writes, not just because of the semantics effectively communicating the left-brain nature of the ideas. I believe it because it compliments my own journey to discovering adequate self-care. I can’t recommend enough the book because of that authenticity, which I am sure will speak to a number of people because of Heller’s generous, compassionate disposition as a storyteller.
“We cannot know another person if we do not know ourselves, which is essential for relationships—for connection, compassion, empathy, and growth. We need to figure out what makes us tick and what ticks us off, no matter the environment. I wrote this book in part to explain the importance of becoming self-aware. The process of introspection helps control triggered emotions and encourages more flexible and adaptive responses,” Heller writes, in aforementioned vein. “…We all have our triggers, our ‘Rosebuds’; they are people, places, objects, ideas, memories, and dream fragments representing our undiscovered parts, the hidden hurts, and repressed longings often expressed in dysfunctional ways. They are the unconscious memories, often the most painful and the most deeply hidden; they are a stimulus that provokes an emotion and feeling—many times a day…This is where self-awareness can help; it allows us to calm down enough so we can think mindfully. To gain self-awareness, we must become psychological sleuths and learn how to identify our emotions and patterns of dysfunctional responses before we act upon them…Indeed, becoming a self-reflective, psychologically savvy person will enrich your life. You might argue that turning inward is a selfish and arrogant thing to do. But in fact, it’s the opposite. Relationships dominate our inner world, and we become more empathetic and compassionate when we look inward and examine ourselves. As a result, we recognize otherness— we acknowledge that other people are not extensions of ourselves—and we develop tolerance and respect for people with different points of view, experiences, and wisdom. We will be much less likely to blame those closest to us for our baggage. We become more comfortable with uncertainty.”
We become more comfortable with uncertainty. I took that to heart, as a reader, as a thinker, and as a fellow writer. I am a true believer in what Dr. Heller writes, not just because of the semantics effectively communicating the left-brain nature of the ideas. I believe it because it compliments my own journey to discovering adequate self-care. I can’t recommend enough the book because of that authenticity, which I am sure will speak to a number of people because of Heller’s generous, compassionate disposition as a storyteller.
October 12, 2023
Dr. Heller’s book is part memoir, part academic text written accessibly, and part guidebook on how to improve one’s relationship with oneself, one’s family, and how to deviate from cycles of intergenerational trauma and dysfunction. As a mother, and as someone who simultaneously wants to ‘honor the past generations’ while doing better than my own parents did, I felt like this book was written for me and will be a tome I return to repeatedly as I raise my son, and at the same time, am forced to re-examine myself and my own past. Yesterday truly never sleeps, especially as a Jewish mother, third generation survivor, and an anxious overachiever.
The first part of the book places in context various psychological and psychiatric principles related to how people react to ‘traumatic’ events. I was surprised that this was written by a psychiatrist because every psychiatrist I’ve ever met has seemed to gloss over the benefits of therapy, and focused much more on the pharmacological aspects of the mind. But Dr. Heller focused so much talk, and self discovery through different types of behavioral therapy, describing complicated psychological principles then illustrating them for lay people with clear and easy to understand examples.
The second part of the book provides concrete tools and solutions that can be implemented in addressing one’s own triggers, changing patterns, and changing the way one interacts with family members and friends. This section of the book was very emotionally charged for me—I took so many of the points and digested them, looking at how I react, turning them over, and examining if they apply to my own relationship with my child. Dr. Heller’s point that what’s required is not to be a perfect mother, but rather, a ‘good enough mother’ is not a new psychological concept, but the way she communicates it, with kindness and permission to ‘relax’ about parenting mistakes, provided such relief to me that I put the book down and exhaled a breath I didn’t know I had been holding. Likewise, her point that parents can repair relationships or mistakes with their children simply by acknowledging their mistake and apologizing to their child — so simple, but something so many parents have difficulties with.
The last part of the book—her own account of growing up the child of Holocaust survivors, and her recognition that her parents looked at her as the opportunity for their foiled dreams and plans to live on — also resonated. Her recognition that her parents were not mythic gods who were all good, nor were they evil caricatures who were all bad, but instead were normal humans with good and bad traits, who were growing and changing all their lives too—is a gift for others to learn by.
I have gifted this book to friends, to my own therapist, and my own copy is covered in highlights and notes. This is a great book for anyone looking for a little insight into generational trauma, family dynamics, and knowing better/doing better.
The first part of the book places in context various psychological and psychiatric principles related to how people react to ‘traumatic’ events. I was surprised that this was written by a psychiatrist because every psychiatrist I’ve ever met has seemed to gloss over the benefits of therapy, and focused much more on the pharmacological aspects of the mind. But Dr. Heller focused so much talk, and self discovery through different types of behavioral therapy, describing complicated psychological principles then illustrating them for lay people with clear and easy to understand examples.
The second part of the book provides concrete tools and solutions that can be implemented in addressing one’s own triggers, changing patterns, and changing the way one interacts with family members and friends. This section of the book was very emotionally charged for me—I took so many of the points and digested them, looking at how I react, turning them over, and examining if they apply to my own relationship with my child. Dr. Heller’s point that what’s required is not to be a perfect mother, but rather, a ‘good enough mother’ is not a new psychological concept, but the way she communicates it, with kindness and permission to ‘relax’ about parenting mistakes, provided such relief to me that I put the book down and exhaled a breath I didn’t know I had been holding. Likewise, her point that parents can repair relationships or mistakes with their children simply by acknowledging their mistake and apologizing to their child — so simple, but something so many parents have difficulties with.
The last part of the book—her own account of growing up the child of Holocaust survivors, and her recognition that her parents looked at her as the opportunity for their foiled dreams and plans to live on — also resonated. Her recognition that her parents were not mythic gods who were all good, nor were they evil caricatures who were all bad, but instead were normal humans with good and bad traits, who were growing and changing all their lives too—is a gift for others to learn by.
I have gifted this book to friends, to my own therapist, and my own copy is covered in highlights and notes. This is a great book for anyone looking for a little insight into generational trauma, family dynamics, and knowing better/doing better.
October 28, 2023
Life is not about being stuck in past life, we should be moving ahead. As often quoted: past haunts us...no matter how strong and successful we become. When I stumbled upon Jacqueline Heller’s Yesterday Never Sleeps, I knew that I got hands over a book that will help me to smooth over my past life and may help me to celebrate life in the present moment.
Drawing on her vast clinical experience, Heller provides narratives of her patients as what triggers them to feel haunted by their past and how they behave in the present. Last two parts of the book are purely about her life, being a child of holocaust survivor, she narrates about her parents, family, and herself as how a traumatic past casts a profound impact on her.
The book is well-segmented into parts. Right at the beginning it talks about Rosebud element; we all have it…isn’t it? From our past events and experiences we store an element that triggers some feelings in us, and we let ourselves sway with it. The author has explained this concept wisely with (Automatic Mental Constructs) AMC technique. Life depends on as what sort of AMC we develop.
Through relatable tales and thought-provoking references from personal and patients’ lives, readers gain a deeper understanding of their own limiting beliefs and learn practical techniques to rewire their thought patterns.
In snatches the book also explores the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and positive psychology, presenting evidence-backed insights that inspire and empower readers to take charge of their lives. By highlighting the concepts along with stories of individuals who have successfully overcome their trauma of past life, the book instills a sense of hope and possibility in the alleys of despair.
Drawing on her vast clinical experience, Heller provides narratives of her patients as what triggers them to feel haunted by their past and how they behave in the present. Last two parts of the book are purely about her life, being a child of holocaust survivor, she narrates about her parents, family, and herself as how a traumatic past casts a profound impact on her.
The book is well-segmented into parts. Right at the beginning it talks about Rosebud element; we all have it…isn’t it? From our past events and experiences we store an element that triggers some feelings in us, and we let ourselves sway with it. The author has explained this concept wisely with (Automatic Mental Constructs) AMC technique. Life depends on as what sort of AMC we develop.
Through relatable tales and thought-provoking references from personal and patients’ lives, readers gain a deeper understanding of their own limiting beliefs and learn practical techniques to rewire their thought patterns.
In snatches the book also explores the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and positive psychology, presenting evidence-backed insights that inspire and empower readers to take charge of their lives. By highlighting the concepts along with stories of individuals who have successfully overcome their trauma of past life, the book instills a sense of hope and possibility in the alleys of despair.
March 1, 2024
***I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway***
The author took on too much with this book. She tried to teach the concept of automatic mental constructs (AMCs) and how they affect our relationships and well-being. She tried to build a framework of psychoanalysis with a historical perspective on Freud and others. She tried to tell the story of her parents surviving the holocaust. She tried to write her own memoir as a child of holocaust survivors.
I wish she had written just one of these. If she had told her parents story as a basis for understanding who she has become as an adult...that would have been a powerful and interesting book. She showed an immense amount of nuance and understanding when she wrote about her family. I think that telling that story and how their lives have shaped hers (with some writing about AMCs for context) would have been a better way for readers to understand what she means when she talks about intergenerational trauma and AMCs.
As is, though, she never stayed on a topic long enough for me to really feel what she was getting at. Some chapters felt incredibly out of place (like the random diatribe against social media and tattoos...what? It felt like a Boomer stereotype). I did not enjoy this book at all until it got to the sections discussing her family. Her writing came alive in that section. Unfortunately, that's only the last 1/3 of the book.
The author took on too much with this book. She tried to teach the concept of automatic mental constructs (AMCs) and how they affect our relationships and well-being. She tried to build a framework of psychoanalysis with a historical perspective on Freud and others. She tried to tell the story of her parents surviving the holocaust. She tried to write her own memoir as a child of holocaust survivors.
I wish she had written just one of these. If she had told her parents story as a basis for understanding who she has become as an adult...that would have been a powerful and interesting book. She showed an immense amount of nuance and understanding when she wrote about her family. I think that telling that story and how their lives have shaped hers (with some writing about AMCs for context) would have been a better way for readers to understand what she means when she talks about intergenerational trauma and AMCs.
As is, though, she never stayed on a topic long enough for me to really feel what she was getting at. Some chapters felt incredibly out of place (like the random diatribe against social media and tattoos...what? It felt like a Boomer stereotype). I did not enjoy this book at all until it got to the sections discussing her family. Her writing came alive in that section. Unfortunately, that's only the last 1/3 of the book.
July 31, 2023
"Yesterday Never Sleeps" is a compelling book that significantly expanded my understanding of psychological principles and trauma dynamics, illuminating the often-underexplored topic of inherited trauma. The author masterfully interweaves these complex concepts, bringing them to life in a way that resonates deeply, and demystifying aspects of our internal worlds we might otherwise overlook. This book served as a powerful lens, sharpening my awareness of my psychological blind spots and unconscious behavior patterns that were hindering my personal growth and interpersonal relationships. The enlightening journey "Yesterday Never Sleeps" guided me through has equipped me with invaluable tools and insights to navigate my path to self-awareness and healing more effectively. Its influence is transformative and lasting, making it a must-read for anyone seeking to delve deeper into the fascinating landscape of the human psyche.
July 20, 2023
If you're looking for a book that delves deep into self-discovery and healing, "Yesterday Never Sleeps" by Jacqueline Heller is an excellent place to start. Heller brilliantly explains the inner workings of our brains and emotions, providing valuable insights on how to effectively manage our thoughts. What sets this book apart is the abundance of practical tips that she offers, making it easier to apply these concepts in real life.
The inclusion of different stories throughout the book adds a concrete and relatable dimension to the general concepts, making the reading experience all the more enriching and helpful.
If you're ready to embark on a journey of self-healing, I cannot recommend this book enough. Jacqueline Heller's work is truly transformative, and I am grateful to her and NetGalley for the ARC and the opportunity to share my honest thoughts. #YesterdayNeverSleeps #NetGalley
The inclusion of different stories throughout the book adds a concrete and relatable dimension to the general concepts, making the reading experience all the more enriching and helpful.
If you're ready to embark on a journey of self-healing, I cannot recommend this book enough. Jacqueline Heller's work is truly transformative, and I am grateful to her and NetGalley for the ARC and the opportunity to share my honest thoughts. #YesterdayNeverSleeps #NetGalley
August 1, 2023
Within a few lines, I was totally captivated by Jacqueline Heller's YESTERDAY NEVER SLEEPS. Her well-written and fascinating dive into the unconscious and how the unexplored aspects of ourselves can drive our every thought and action held me rapt for its compassionate, wise, and eloquent guidance. I cannot sing loud enough praise for clear, well-considered, and actionable insight into why we do the things we do -- and how we can change. I received a copy of this book and these opinions are my own, unbiased thoughts.
October 4, 2023
Deeply thoughtful and compassionate part-memoir, part-psychology text written by the daughter of two Holocaust survivors. While much of this book was heavy, I am moved and motivated to understand more of my own family narrative. I personally feel that inherited trauma should be a larger topic of conversation nationwide, and even worldwide. And when increased understanding and co-developed relationships are the goal, it feels more than worth the time and effort it will require.
March 16, 2025
Good Book
This was a good book. Written largely like a memoir while also giving good information to the reader. For me it got a little deep at times and I had to take a break and consider what I read.
This was a good book. Written largely like a memoir while also giving good information to the reader. For me it got a little deep at times and I had to take a break and consider what I read.
November 8, 2023
S'tuff to think about
July 4, 2023
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC, and understand that I’m one of the youngest readers so far. Dr. Heller’s book not only simplified and clarified complex lessons of human psychology, but offered uplifting stories that helped me understand the behaviors of the people around me better, and my own behaviors and relationships as well. I honestly think anyone from any age can take something meaningful from this optimistic and well written book. It made me feel smarter and it was very easy to digest. Maybe most importantly, it improved relationship with my family and made me view it through a different and more matured lens. I recommend this book to anyone as i think it’s universal and gender and age neutral. I know Dr. Heller personally and she’s always been someone who’s mind and perspective are something uniquely special.
June 23, 2023
This is a fascinating book by an author who combines her expertise in psychiatry/behavior--asking why we do what we do--with her own heartfelt memoir, in which she asks: What has this question meant in her life? Is she bound by the past--the "yesterdays" that so brutally bound her own parents as survivors of the Holocaust? If there's another way forward, how does a person get there?
Dr. Heller shows there are many ways to move forward, and the first step is to become self-aware--to notice and try to understand why we do what we do. It's not just possible to break the cycles of generational trauma, it's crucial if we're to live healthy, well-balanced lives. When I read the memoir sections of this book, it changed the way I see my own parents. (Thank you, Dr. Heller!) Though my folks didn't endure the unimaginable horrors that Heller's Holocaust-survivor parents did, they suffered other pain, just as we all do. Dr. Heller helps us see that such pain doesn't have to define us, and in turn doesn't have to define the next generation.
While our own "yesterdays" might revisit us now and then, the negative stuff doesn't have to hold us back. (Obviously some trauma is gonna stick around forever.) But generally we have the choice, and in this book we learn the tool of "self-reflection" as a way to grapple with the negative stuff and keep it from dictating our lives. Dr. Heller says it's important to rewrite our own story (mentally) and continually update it, and I've found that exercise helpful.
I'm so glad I read this book when I did! (Advance readers copy)
Dr. Heller shows there are many ways to move forward, and the first step is to become self-aware--to notice and try to understand why we do what we do. It's not just possible to break the cycles of generational trauma, it's crucial if we're to live healthy, well-balanced lives. When I read the memoir sections of this book, it changed the way I see my own parents. (Thank you, Dr. Heller!) Though my folks didn't endure the unimaginable horrors that Heller's Holocaust-survivor parents did, they suffered other pain, just as we all do. Dr. Heller helps us see that such pain doesn't have to define us, and in turn doesn't have to define the next generation.
While our own "yesterdays" might revisit us now and then, the negative stuff doesn't have to hold us back. (Obviously some trauma is gonna stick around forever.) But generally we have the choice, and in this book we learn the tool of "self-reflection" as a way to grapple with the negative stuff and keep it from dictating our lives. Dr. Heller says it's important to rewrite our own story (mentally) and continually update it, and I've found that exercise helpful.
I'm so glad I read this book when I did! (Advance readers copy)
July 25, 2023
Yesterday Never Sleeps is a unique combination of storytelling and science. The result is an incredibly engaging page-turner. Dr. Heller has a truly stunning writing style. Her book gives the reader an up-close look into her professional and personal life as well as insight into the brain science behind the stories she tells. It is unlike anything I have read. I couldn't put it down. This is one I will re-read more than once.
November 10, 2024
Yesterday Never Sleeps: How Integrating Life's Current and Past Connections Improves Our Well-Being by Jacqueline Heller Published August 1st 2023
🔥MUST READ 🔥
Befriending our inner mind with curiosity opens the way to secure attachments, empathy, and intimacy. Because relationships dominate our inner world, knowing what we feel, and what we think about how we feel, cultivates self-awareness and acceptance. We learn to respect that others have their minds; we stop blaming and seeking scapegoats. Self-reflection, a learnable skill, links raw emotion--the kind we feel in our hearts and guts--to past events and behavior patterns. Knowing the story behind our painful feelings soothes and regulates our emotions so we can think before we act. Creating and updating a lifelong self-narrative—including the good, the bad, and the ugly—are the cornerstones for gaining wisdom and loving-kindness, qualities that interrupt cycles of trauma. The brain creates new neural connections during these processes, improving emotional health and cognition. Jacqueline Heller, MS, MD, is board certified in psychiatry and neurology and is a psychoanalyst. In Yesterday Never Sleeps , she draws upon decades of clinical experience to weave together a powerful narrative that contains neuroscience, memoir of her life as a child of Holocaust survivors, and patient histories involving a range of psychological ills and trauma. Dr. Heller offers a uniquely holistic approach, demonstrating how the therapeutic process and self-analysis help us make sense of our history and forge a better future.
🔥MUST READ 🔥
Befriending our inner mind with curiosity opens the way to secure attachments, empathy, and intimacy. Because relationships dominate our inner world, knowing what we feel, and what we think about how we feel, cultivates self-awareness and acceptance. We learn to respect that others have their minds; we stop blaming and seeking scapegoats. Self-reflection, a learnable skill, links raw emotion--the kind we feel in our hearts and guts--to past events and behavior patterns. Knowing the story behind our painful feelings soothes and regulates our emotions so we can think before we act. Creating and updating a lifelong self-narrative—including the good, the bad, and the ugly—are the cornerstones for gaining wisdom and loving-kindness, qualities that interrupt cycles of trauma. The brain creates new neural connections during these processes, improving emotional health and cognition. Jacqueline Heller, MS, MD, is board certified in psychiatry and neurology and is a psychoanalyst. In Yesterday Never Sleeps , she draws upon decades of clinical experience to weave together a powerful narrative that contains neuroscience, memoir of her life as a child of Holocaust survivors, and patient histories involving a range of psychological ills and trauma. Dr. Heller offers a uniquely holistic approach, demonstrating how the therapeutic process and self-analysis help us make sense of our history and forge a better future.
May 30, 2023
Yesterday Never Sleeps is that rare book that stays with you long after you’ve read the last page. The kind that makes you think about your place in this world in a completely new way and poses questions you can’t stop thinking about. It’s hard to put a label on this beautifully-written, riveting book; it’s part memoir about growing up with Holocaust-survivor parents who refuse to install a shower head in the bathroom because it reminds them of the gas chambers, part presentation of the latest neuroscience on intergenerational trauma, and part self-help guide for building our own resilience.
"Yesterday Never Sleeps" explores the profound impact of not only our own past experiences, but those of our parents as well, on our family dynamics, capacity for emotional regulation, and ability to form and sustain healthy relationships. In short, on life. As we all know, (but it’s still fascinating to read about!), it’s not just about us, what we want and what we aspire to. We don’t get to call all the shots. So much of the game has been played before we were even born.
Dr. Heller illuminates the stories behind the pain with compassion and insight. The result is stunning.
*Thank you to the publisher for providing an advance reading copy.
"Yesterday Never Sleeps" explores the profound impact of not only our own past experiences, but those of our parents as well, on our family dynamics, capacity for emotional regulation, and ability to form and sustain healthy relationships. In short, on life. As we all know, (but it’s still fascinating to read about!), it’s not just about us, what we want and what we aspire to. We don’t get to call all the shots. So much of the game has been played before we were even born.
Dr. Heller illuminates the stories behind the pain with compassion and insight. The result is stunning.
*Thank you to the publisher for providing an advance reading copy.
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