What Happened to You? is an insightful book about human behavior and why we make decisions. Bruce Perry is a renowned psychiatrist and behavioral scientist, discussing the brain science behind the actions we make, and how our past impacts our present. This book talks about understanding behavior, trauma, and emotions, better helping people understand their behavioral patterns. The book is written like a discussion between Winfrey and Perry, as they discuss people, trauma, and their impact on each other. Oprah gives personal anecdotes and experiences to add to the depth of the book, exemplifying that trauma really does change our brain.
This book made me contemplate, and made me actually reflect on the decisions I make and what might drive them. I learned a lot about behavioral health, and the importance of empathy, for everyone has a different story. This book read much like a Ted Talk, being entertaining but also very informative. I would recommend this book to people interested in psychology, behavior, and brain science.