Workbook on Complex PTSD--From Surviving to Thriving--A Guide and Map for Recovering from Childhood Trauma by Pete Walker | Discussions Made Easy by BookMaster

Author:BookMaster
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: BookMaster
Published: 2021-09-30T00:00:00+00:00

Part Three: Discussion Questions

About the Reception of the Book

To date, Complex PTSD has nearly 6,000 ratings on Amazon which is an impressive feat. The book also boasts a score of 4.8/5. How do you think the ratings and reviews reflect on the book? Discuss.

Complex PTSD has also done well with reviewers on Goodreads. Currently, the book has a score of 4.5/5 based on over 4,100 ratings. How do you think Goodreads and Amazon differ? Discuss your thoughts on the two sites.

A review on Amazon awarded the book 5 stars. They called it "the best resource" on complex PTSD. They described it as "exhaustive, validating [and] enlightening.” Examine the 3 words this reviewer used to describe the book. Discuss each one and how they apply to the contents of Walker's work.

A reader on Goodreads gave the book an average rating of 3 stars. They called the book “useful.” However, they found it too verbose. This reviewer found that the author used too many words in his explanations. Discuss techniques Walker could use to make his writing more succinct.

A few readers on Amazon gave the book poor ratings. Some found the “four archetypes” of C-PTSD to be exclusive. Others found the book revolved too much around Walker’s own experiences and lacked “case studies or real-life examples.” Discuss these reviewers' feelings about the book. In your opinion, what could Walker do to improve their reading experience?

A reader on Goodreads praised the book for its simplicity and for avoiding "psycho-babble." They refer to Walker as "grounded" and someone who wishes to impart wisdom and strategies onto others. What does the reviewer mean by the term "psycho-babble”? Discuss the term and why it might appear in books such as this one by Walker.

A few readers loved Complex PTSD but were put off by Walker’s decision to include God and religion in the book. Why do you think some readers may not have enjoyed the Christian element? Discuss.

The book is described by some readers as being “too anecdotal.” This made them question how much scientific research and academic references were used. What does this reviewer mean by “too anecdotal”? What is so important to create a balance between personal experience and scientific fact? Discuss.

A significant number of readers found that Walker’s book was the first thing that helped them even after going to therapy for years. They found that Complex PTSD spoke to them and it felt like it chronicled their own experiences. In fact, 95% of readers on Amazon gave the book either a 5 or 4-star rating. Based on these statistics, and the majority of the readers' feelings, discuss why books like Walker’s are so important.

There have been differing opinions regarding Complex PTSD which is understandable as no book is ever read the same by different people. However, the general reception has been positive and the majority of readers would recommend this book. Discuss the concept of “subjective reading” and how it applies to Walker’s book.

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