What Is Wrong with Me? is the compelling story of Anna, whose childhood sexual trauma and dysfunctional family looms over her journey to adulthood. Entering college, nothing seems to go her way. She struggles with every relationship and cannot trust the good ones, eventually finding herself in an abusive relationship as family secrets unfold in unpredictable ways. When she marries her abuser and has a baby, she is forced to abandon her nursing career. Locked in the prison in her head, she constantly asks herself, what is wrong with me? Can she learn a new way of being? How does one break free from the only role and life they’ve ever known? Join her as she finds the answers.
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The book “What Is Wrong With Me” sows seeds that either bear fruit as soon as you read it, or grow slowly in you until you grow up to make a decision. In my case, while reading this book, I had the feeling that my mental tracks were bending up to something unknown or untested. I can say that Kris’s book personally gave me wings to act, and that’s what it’s all about, right? Thank you Kris.
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“It’s rare to find a therapist and a novelist in the same person. Kris Hammoud is exactly that. She weaves her medical knowledge of countless patient-journeys into a spell-binding story of self-discovery that creates an echo-chamber for self-reflection and revelation. Every page is an opportunity for the reader to reflect on the influences in one’s own life as a pathway to explain the present. The story of Anna is the story of us all if we are willing to be honest with ourselves and open to answers.”
– John Patton, author Brainless Health & CEO of ProVention Health Foundation
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Kris Hammoud simultaneously destigmatizes mental health issues and weaves a compelling narrative. What is Wrong With Me is a combination of women’s fiction and self-help tutorial, as we follow Anna’s brave journey through childhood trauma into a tumultuous adulthood, culminating in a beautiful and important message for mental health care.
~Lori Nelson Spielman
New York Times Bestselling Author of The Life List
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Kris Hammoud’s debut work is a riveting piece that blends a compelling narrative with insights into trauma, the footprints that do not fade despite the years, and the perils of repeated mistakes. Hammoud’s prose is lean and accessible, stark where it needs to be, universally powerful and eminently readable. The story she weaves commands attention. Her insights command respect.
Greg Fields, author
Arc of the Comet and Through the Waters and the Wild
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The author (maybe unintentionally) made a great compilation of important principles to understand human behavior. The emotional connection came up when for moments I was not sure if the book was mimicking reality, or if reality was mimicking the book. The book triggers a broad variety of real emotions. I am sure that each and every reader will find the emotion that she/he can identify in real life.
There are no classes to become good parents, but if those classes would be offered, this book will be one of the mandatory reading.
I will recommend this book to students of human behavior. They will learn principles of applied cognitive behavior therapy, psychodynamic psychology, empathy, origins of self-esteem, and the most important of all, they will learn about humans.
-Orlando Villegas PHD, LP, LCP
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What is wrong with me by Kris Hammoud is a book about how childhood trauma effects ones ability to form and maintain relationships. The protagonist Anna suffers emotional and sexual trauma as a child and without realizing, as an adult, starts using escapist behaviors to cope with her insecurities. Dysfunctional relationships leave more emotional scars for Anna. Kris Hammoud, through this story, highlights the effect of early adversities and trauma on life. She also, in her kind and compassionate way, gives hope that it is possible to come out of the shadows of the past and live a productive and meaningful life.
—Tehmina Shakir, Psychiatrist MD, CCP, CCTSS, CCTP, CSOTP
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This is an expertly written story of a woman’s journey from childhood into her adult years after enduring years of harrowing emotional abuse. The author, Kristin Hammoud, draws on her years as a professional therapist in carefully crafting this authentically based story. Hammoud engages the reader in a moving and important saga of struggle and courage to face life when carrying the scars from emotional and physical trauma. Hammoud paints a vivid portrait of a determined and spirited woman who seeks to overcome her past; a story told with keen insight and great sensitivity. Hammoud has produced a triumph in what illuminates our country’s ongoing struggles with the realities of racial strife, flaring emotions, determination, and heartache.
–Jose Olsvig, author of Gullah Tears
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What Is Wrong With Me? is the insightful story of Anna, a bright young woman with great potential who makes poor choices. Kris Hammoud carefully dissects Anna’s life and her responses to events in her life, illuminating the powerful effect trauma has on children caught in its grip. Beginning in elementary school and reaching through high school, college, and beyond, Anna’s story demonstrates how small, seemingly inconsequential interactions between parent and child can have a profound impact. A good read that ends with hope for healing life wounds.
~ Lyn Barrett, author of Crazy: Reclaiming Life from the Shadow of Traumatic Memory
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“With a roller coaster of emotions, Hammoud explores the complexity of family dynamics while celebrating self discovery. This smart, engaging book kept me guessing to the very end.”Elaine Holt, MD
Author of “ The Doctor Next Door”
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“Kris Hammoud walks you through the relatable dynamics of a dysfunctional family. You will find yourself rooting for the characters to initiate the needed change to promote self growth. Insightful read for anyone!”
Christine Williams, MS, LLP
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