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From Trauma to Peace: How We Reclaim Our Lives by Gerda C. Robinson recounts her journey as a young girl living through the atrocities of Nazi Germany and grappling later in America with chronic pain, the lasting impacts of war.

Her early years were marked by hunger, fear, neglect, and both physical and emotional abuse. At 22, she emigrated to the United States, determined to leave her troubled past behind. However, by her mid-40s, the shadows of her childhood resurfaced in the form of chronic back pain, panic attacks, and deep-seated depression.

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Gerda’s prayer for the future

I am now 86 years old. My life will soon be over and my heart is heavy when I think of the children in today’s world. I don’t have to make a list of all the disparities. The trauma that I experienced could have been avoided if there had been support. I experienced the horrors of WWII and saw the movie “Anne Frank” in my later years. I was jealous of Anne, because she was with her family during those difficult years. Then I felt ashamed that she died and I lived. Strong communication and social emotional learning in families and early in schools is essential.

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  • Sara Michaelson

    Gerda’s reflections on her past and how she tackles her pain made me rethink how I deal with my challenges. Her journey through therapy was relatable and inspiring. This book feels like a guiding light for anyone feeling overwhelmed by their past.

  • Kayla James

    Gerda’s story is both heartbreaking and hopeful. I connected with her candid take on her traumatic childhood. It’s a good reminder that our past can stick around longer than we think.

  • Emily Fox

    This book was such an eye-opener! Gerda’s journey from fear to finding her voice is super powerful. I loved how she shared the therapeutic approaches that helped her. There were even practical tips I could use in my own life.

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