How Long to Read The Body Keeps the Score?

by Bessel van der Kolk

A groundbreaking exploration of how trauma reshapes the body and brain, and innovative treatments.

Reading Time

9h 6m

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Word Count

130,000

Pages

464

Genre

Psychology

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How long does it take to read The Body Keeps the Score?
At an average reading speed of 238 words per minute, The Body Keeps the Score takes approximately 9 hours and 6 minutes of total reading time. Reading 30 minutes per day, you'd finish in about 19 days.
How many pages is The Body Keeps the Score?
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk is 464 pages.
Is The Body Keeps the Score worth the time investment?
The Body Keeps the Score is a psychology novel with 130,000 words. Use the calculator above to see if it fits your schedule and reading goals.

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