[Summary] In “Trauma and Memory: Brain and Body in a Search for the Living Past,” Peter Levine examines how traumatic memory functions and its profound impact on individuals. He challenges the traditional view of memory as fixed, instead portraying it as a dynamic and reconstructive process influenced by present emotions and experiences. Levine distinguishes between explicit memory (declarative and episodic) and implicit memory (emotional and procedural), highlighting the importance of procedural memory—unconscious movement patterns—in trauma. The book promotes a therapeutic focus on regulating the nervous system and resolving incomplete procedural memories, which can help individuals release trapped energy and reshape their emotional responses. Levine also discusses reconsolidation, a process that allows traumatic memories to be updated with new experiences of resilience. Additionally, he explores how trauma can affect future generations through epigenetics and behavioral transmission. Through neuroscience research and practical case studies, Levine offers a framework for healing trauma by tapping into the body’s natural capacity for transformation.