Tsunami Effect is an enchanting story about the healing power of compassion. It is the chronicle of a trauma recovery project in South India following the 2004 Asian Tsunami, the greatest natural disaster in modern history. Told through the narrative of project director Timothy L. Trujillo, it is a tale of discovery in the midst of realizing a personal mission to reduce suffering. Infused with the flavors, colors, and spiritual mysteries that are the fabric of India, it could be subtitled, "Eat, Pray, Heal." Through multiple 'on-the-ground' case reports, Trujillo portrays the remarkable ability within individuals to recover from life-challenging trauma and profound grief. As a pilot project to demonstrate the effectiveness of mind/body therapies, it is a story within a greater odyssey to take the same methods that have helped people with HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles to the entire world. Mr. Trujillo follows up the India story with a review of responses to other disaster events since and how they are shaping our understanding of the impact of overwhelming circumstances and methods of coping with post-traumatic distress. Tsunami Effect is a must-read for anyone who has ever suffered loss or wanted to truly make a difference.