Dr. Bruce D. Perry, a renowned child psychiatrist and co-writer Maya Szalavitz, overturn the belief that children are naturally resilient to trauma in their book. Through compassionate stories and a hands-on approach, Perry explores the effects of trauma on children, particularly in the case of the Davidian community in Waco, Texas. In chapter five, he learns about the impact of parental neglect and the importance of human connection. This concept of sensitivity is discussed in depth, along with a dichotomy drawn by Perry between trauma and resilience. Similar themes are explored in Perry's first book, The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog.