The Trauma Mantras

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Through her experiences in various countries, Adrie Kusserow critiques Western individualism and its impact on self-perception and healing. The memoir explores the fragility of the self, urging a broader understanding of identity beyond American norms. Kusserow reflects on her own role while addressing global social and political issues, challenging the narratives that define both Eastern and Western cultures. Her poetic meditations reveal the complexities of human experience and the stories we construct, inviting readers to reconsider their own cultural frameworks.