The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma is a 2014 book by Bessel van der Kolk about the purported effects of psychological trauma. The book describes van der Kolk's research and experiences on how people are affected by traumatic stress, including its effects on the mind and body. No. 1 on The New York Times Nonfiction best seller list for 3 weeks, from the issue of August 31, 2025 (Penguin Books). Wiki link