A World Turned Upside Down: A Memoir of Healing, physician and psychiatrist Amy Sosne, MD chronicles her harrowing journey from a high-achieving doctor to a patient fighting for her own survival after a triggering on-call experience brings childhood sexual abuse rushing back to the surface.
As layers of trauma unfold—including infertility struggles, a devastating pregnancy loss, and the overwhelming challenges of Complex PTSD—Amy courageously shares how her world unraveled and the long road she walked to reclaim her life.
Through mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion, Sosne shows that healing is possible. Her story is both a nuanced reflection on motherhood and an impassioned defense of reproductive rights, offering a raw, unflinching, yet deeply hopeful look at what it means to rebuild after trauma.
This deeply personal memoir will resonate with:
Readers seeking inspiration and resilience in the face of trauma
Survivors of childhood abuse or pregnancy loss searching for hope and solidarity
Advocates of mental health awareness and reproductive rights
Anyone drawn to memoirs of healing, mindfulness, and self-discovery
Praised by Kirkus Reviews as:
“A nuanced reflection on motherhood as well as an impassioned defense of reproductive rights… A formidable rumination on the impact of childhood trauma into adulthood.”
In the end, Amy Sosne emerges not just as a survivor but as a devoted mother, educator, and advocate for mental health and women’s rights—offering wisdom, courage, and a voice of compassion for anyone facing their own world turned upside down.
If you’re looking for a story that is raw, real, and ultimately redemptive, this memoir will stay with you long after the last page.