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Reviewed by Miche Arendse for Readers' Favorite
As Good as the Best: Power and Possibility Beyond C-PTSD by D. Novo is a self-help book centred on a simple but powerful idea: you didn’t choose your childhood, but you can choose what shapes your life going forward. The author shares their own healing journey from complex childhood trauma, not as a therapist or expert, but as someone who has done the work themselves. The book explores how beliefs formed early in life affect the body, the nervous system, and the way we imagine what’s possible for ourselves. Rather than offering quick fixes or toxic positivity, this book invites readers to rethink healing and manifestation in a way that is grounded and trauma-aware.
As Good as the Best: Power and Possibility Beyond C-PTSD by D. Novo is different in that it’s honest in tone, and its ability to balance hope with realism hits you with the harsh reality that you need to hear but are also willing to listen to. The author doesn’t deny how deep childhood trauma can go and instead makes the message feel more trustworthy. Ideas around manifestation and positive thinking don’t ignore pain, but instead work with it. The writing is like listening to someone who has spent years untangling their own patterns and wants to share what actually helped. The book offers perspective shifts and practical insights that encourage readers to listen to their bodies, question limiting beliefs, and redefine what “healing” really means. Overall, this is a thoughtful and empowering book for anyone who wants to move forward without pretending the past didn’t happen and to build a life that is genuinely fulfilling, not just aspirational.
