We are Made of Us
Uncovering Our Hidden Family Dynamics, Rewriting Our Stories, and Returning to Ourselves
$63.00
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
20 October 2026
Summary
Lessons from a hospital chaplain on family, trauma, and love
Working with the ill, injured, and dying at a level 1 trauma center, J.S. Park has seen it all, from shocking confessions to deathbed reconciliations. One thing he’s noticed: When it comes to family, even the most “well-adjusted” person can fall into unhealthy patterns. Secrecy, guilt, and fear can make changing our family dynamics feel impossible. But we are not doomed to repeat the same cycles over and over. We can rewri…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798217048236 |
|---|---|
| Author: | J.S. Park |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Tarcher/Putnam,US |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 20 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 432g |
| Dimensions: | 152mm x 229mm |
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Critics Review
We Are Made of Us is a rare gem and a balm. With expertise, compassion, and vulnerable reflections from his life and work, Park reminds us that we are buoyed by our communities and are never alone in the vital work of passing down a brighter future to generations to come. I will be returning to the wisdom of this book time and again.
— Qian Julie Wang, New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Country
In a world that often feels disconnected, We Are Made of Us reminds us of a profound truth: Our lives are intertwined in ways we may not always see. Through poignant storytelling and heartfelt insight, J.S. Park explores how our relationships, both fleeting and lifelong, shape who we become. This is a moving, soul-stirring read about the beauty and burden of being human together.
—Julie McFadden, RN, New York Times bestselling author of Nothing to Fear
In We Are Made of Us, Park provides beautifully transparent and tender stories that inspire us to tap into our capacity for healing, loving, and liberating ourselves.
—Thema Bryant, PhD, psychologist and author of Matters of the Heart
With his latest work, Park is simultaneously answering the question “What happened to you?” and providing a pathway forward. Without diminishing struggle, pain, or complexity, he offers us an invitation into deeper connection, compassion. This book is the haunting alchemy of trauma into possibility, and I wanted it never to end.
—Hillary L. McBride, PhD, psychologist and author of The Wisdom of Your Body
J.S. Park
J.S. Park
MDiv, BCC, is a hospital chaplain whose roles include grief counseling, attending deaths, assisting with end-of-life care, and patient and family advocacy. His work has been featured on CNN, NPR, Today, and Good Morning America, among others. J.S. also served for three years as a chaplain at one of the largest nonprofit charities for the unhoused on the East Coast. He has a sixth-degree black belt and is the author of several books, including The Voices We Carry and As Long As You Need. He lives in Tampa, Florida, with his wife and two children.
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