The ACEs Revolution!: The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences

It is like Trayser read a couple of books and then decided to write a book about what a great dad he thinks he is. There are some great moments in this book, but there are also so many hypocrisies. Half of this book is really good, the other half is worthless. Also, there are some serious typos that are really distracting. There are so many better books out there.

This author was a disappointment. It's all about his great childhood, and the great childhood he gave his kids, you have to get to the end to hear about the divorce, and the new sweetie, the hot tub, and all of his advice and the unconditional love of his that heals. I'd like to read his wife's book, this guy reeks of BS.

I am giving this book 3 stars because I am a get to the point type of person. I prefer information over story telling. However, it is a very good book and I would definitely recommend it to my family and friends. but I will give this warning DO NOT do any of tje suggestion in this book unless you are doing it with a honest good heart you will cause more damage than good otherwise.

Everything in this book about ACEs you can find online for free. Everything is about his personal life and parenting and other relationships. Very disappointed. Not a research book, no useful information besides one-liners encouraging parents to be good parents. Nothing about trauma on the brain or how children's behaviors are results of trauma.

Disappointed because focus was not as the anticipated focus on Adverse Childhood Experiences. Provides some worthwhile, if occasionally too idealistic, approaches to parenting.

Great Title...however nothing to do with the subject matter. The book was bought t better myself as Therapist. This book tells of how to love your child unconditionally and not to put up walls while using personal stories from the author. More of a "toot my own horn" kind of book. The only mention of ACEs is in the beginning when the author struggles with the commonality of traumatized childhoods. Does not explain, nor discussed the Impact (as titled).

This is a wonderful introduction to an important study and it will entice the reader to learn more about the field.

While I appreciated the author's positive and enthusiastic tone...the book was NOT what I hoped for. I was expecting more information about the research into ACE and how to transform the educational system. This book may appeal more to parents.

The book bears little resemblance to the title. As a professional working with children whom experience trauma I was looking forward to reading about neurodevelopment disruption, adverse childhood experiences and the relationship of ACE's from conception to death but also the ACE's revolution which is the main reason for the purchase of the book. I was hoping to use the 'template' referenced on the back of the book. There is no such thing. The book is littered with poor grammar and poor spelling or typo's which from early on made me question its credibility. There is little reference to theory or statistical evidence base. It reads as a personal stroll through life with some realisation that other people are not as fortunate as him and his children. In parts it is cringey in others over simplistic and patronising. Any reference to study on ACE's is vague and non specific. The author talks proudly of not being professionally qualified in psychology or similar and that is very much evident. Families whom are in economic depravity, stigmatised by poverty, illness, disability and employment need more than this book. I couldn't be more disappointed.

This book has a terrible flaw that is potentially dangerous in my opinion as an ACE trainer, Author, and as a survivor of childhood abuse. The author states that 'abusers have usually themselves been abused as children'. This is total nonsense, infact it is offensive, and the statement has no science or research to support the idea. It's a very OLD idea that needs to be irradicated. It certainly has NOTHING to do with ACEs. Nothing make my blood boil more than books written about ACEs that are incorrect.

It confirmed that my deliberate style of parenting with comassion was the right choice, even though my mother hated (or just didn't understand) it. A must read for anyone who grew up with shame, guilt or parents who were not connected to their children.

Really did not like this book at all. Didn't finish reading it.

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