Can you recommend some books about children and trauma - true stories?

Another good one is 'The Glass Castle' by Jeannette Walls. It details her upbringing filled with poverty, instability, and various traumas. It's a story of survival and how she overcame the difficulties of her childhood. The book is really eye - opening as it shows how children can be resilient even in the toughest situations.

For me, 'The Glass Castle' stands out. It's not just about the trauma of poverty and family problems but also about the resilience of the author. It shows how a child can grow up in difficult circumstances and still find a way to make something of their life. The details of the family's nomadic and often chaotic lifestyle really stay with you.

Well, 'A Child Called It' is very impactful. The way Dave Pelzer describes his experiences of being starved, tortured, and constantly in fear as a child is both heartbreaking and eye - opening. It makes you realize the horrors that some children have to go through.

Another is 'A Little Life' by Hanya Yanagihara. This novel delves deep into the traumas of the main characters, especially Jude, who has endured physical and sexual abuse in his past. It's a heart - wrenching exploration of how trauma can shape a person's life.

One great book is 'The Glass Castle' by Jeannette Walls. It tells the story of her chaotic and traumatic family life growing up, with a mother who was an artist and a father who was an alcoholic. Another is 'A Little Life' by Hanya Yanagihara. It delves deep into the lives of four friends, with one of them having a very difficult family past filled with abuse and neglect. 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini also touches on family trauma as it shows the complex relationship between the main character and his father against the backdrop of the Afghan war and cultural upheaval.

One such book could be 'The Body Keeps the Score' by Bessel van der Kolk. It delves deep into how trauma is stored in the body and how it affects a person's mental and physical well - being. It's a great read for understanding the connection between trauma and the body.

One such book is 'A Child Called It' by Dave Pelzer. It's a harrowing account of his own childhood trauma, which is presented in a fictionalized - yet very real - way. It shows the extreme abuse he endured as a child.

One great book could be 'What I Talk About When I Talk About Running' by Haruki Murakami. While it's mainly about running, Murakami has a way of weaving in elements of self - discovery and dealing with personal 'traumas' in a sense. His descriptions of the physical and mental aspects of running often touch on deeper psychological states.

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini also deals with trauma in the context of friendship, family, and the historical events in Afghanistan. It shows how the past traumas of the characters shape their lives and relationships in a complex and engaging narrative.

Sure. 'Anne of Green Gables' is based on the author's own experiences and the people she knew. It's a wonderful story of an orphan girl's life in a small town. 'Balto: Wolf Dog of the North' is also a book based on a true story. Balto was a real sled dog who made a heroic journey. 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind' by William Kamkwamba is about his real - life struggle and invention in Malawi.