Dr. Maduro has conjured here a remarkable cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural synthesis of neurobiology, attachment and trauma theory, anti-racism, spirituality and epigenetics. Woven through her passionate prose is her appreciation of the centrality of storytelling, testimony, and bearing witness in the lives of human beings in groups and communities, and she makes generous and compelling use of her own personal lived experience. She brilliantly establishes the autonomic nervous system as the archivist of our life stories and our transgenerationally-transmitted familial and cultural heritages. She foregrounds and honors the suffering and the authority of the Ancestors and the power of 'ances-story' for good or for ill, and she places what she inventively and imaginatively depicts as the quiverful of 'SPEARS' of neuropsychosocial integration in the hands of the generations that are still to come. Here is a giant step forward for the emergent field of psychosocial studies.

John Adlam, consultant psychotherapist, London, UK; independent psychosocial researcher

Neuropsychosocial Integration is a book that teaches about how we heal from trauma in a multidimensional way; neurologically, psychologically and socially. It is holistic in its understanding of trauma, addresses transgenerational trauma, and presents a cultural perspective not often discussed. The author not only discusses the existing knowledge base on trauma, but also introduces their own work in the presentation of frameworks and tools such as ALE's (Adverse Life Experiences), which advances upon the more commonly known ACE's (Adverse Childhood Experiences), which has transformed the field, but also examines the impact of childhood experiences. Furthermore, the author calls attention to the measurement of historical trauma, filling a critical gap in the literature. Little is known or researched about historical trauma, presumably because it is often the story of the marginalized, whose voices are not often elevated, and there are few measurable tools that can be used to measure the impact of such traumas. This addition has the potential to further advance our understanding of ancestral, intergenerational, as well as structural and systemic traumas.

Norissa Williams, NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development

Winniey E. Maduro brings a fresh perspective to the experience and recovery of trauma with the focus on a holistic approach to trauma treatment that incorporates neuroscience. This provides a well-rounded approach for clinicians and students. Using a conversational style, Maduro invites us to explore the intersection of self and others, better understand our actions, and honor both our bodies (somatic experience) and wisdom that is passed down from our ancestors. I believe this would integrate nicely and bring a fuller perspective to my Understanding Trauma course materials.

Lori Sirs, DSW, LICSW, Saint Martin's University

This is a conversational book on trauma integration and disintegration that honors spirituality and neuropsychosocial elements in a way that I have not yet seen.

Pensiri N. Oden, Gannon University