How does trauma affect a child's mind and how can traumatized children recover? In his classic book, renowned American child psychiatrist Dr. Perry explains what happens inside the brains of children exposed to extreme stress and shares with us the lessons of courage, humanity, and hope that he learned from them. Only when we understand the science of the mind and the power of love and compassion can we hope to heal the soul and spirit of the most wounded child. In these compelling narratives based on his experiences with children suffering from psychological trauma and emotional immaturity, psychiatrist Perry enlightens readers on how intense stress and violence in early human childhood affect brain development. He offers simple yet vivid examples of responses to stressful situations and the corresponding brain mechanisms through facts and images that are etched in our memory, without excessive and incomprehensible details. Accessible and highly enlightening regarding the functions of language, memory, trust, and choice, and ultimately optimistic—despite criticizing a society that exudes violence and ignores the concept of prevention—this book demands and deserves the attention of parents, educators, policymakers, judges, and therapists. "I have never met a child advocate with a better mind, a bigger heart, and a more generous spirit than Bruce Perry. His book captures the essence of his ideas and the heroism of his actions in service of children who have experienced the dark side of the human experience." It is remarkable the passion with which Bruce Perry helps young children growing up in chaotic and brutal environments. The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog is a great tool that will help us understand the overwhelming impact that early experiences have on a child's later life, while also teaching us how to help children who have suffered trauma due to neglect.