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The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)

By: Philippa Perry
Narrated by: Philippa Perry
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Brought to you by Penguin.

THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

From the UK's favourite therapist, as seen on Channel 4's Grayson's Art Club.

How can we have better relationships?

In this Sunday Times bestseller, leading psychotherapist Philippa Perry reveals the vital do's and don'ts of relationships. This is a book for us all. Whether you are interested in understanding how your upbringing has shaped you, looking to handle your child's feelings or wishing to support your partner, you will find indispensable information and realistic tips in these pages. Philippa Perry's sane, sage and judgement-free advice is an essential resource on how to have the best possible relationships with the people who matter to you most.

©2019 Philippa Perry (P)2019 Penguin Audio Child Psychology Conflict Resolution Developmental Psychology Infants & Toddlers Parenting & Families Parents & Adult Children Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Teenagers Inspiring Health Mental Health

Critic Reviews

"A wonderful book." (Richard Osman)

"So clear and true.... Helpful for all relationships in life, not just parent-child." (Nigella Lawson)

"A fascinating read on the emotional baggage we all carry." (Elizabeth Day)
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I wish I had read this book while I was pregnant. So much useful parenting information. I have young children so hopefully I can use my new skills from the book to build the strongest, loving parent child relationship for life. Thank you for writing this book.

Amazing parenting book

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Really great read on a number of topics, would have been great to have an accompanying PDF on the main points

Fantastic

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If you are a parent for a toddler this is a very good one to read

Great book

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I liked how this parenting book is written in a direct, yet compassionate way, and the suggestions and case example were enlightening. I would recommend bringing an open mind to the ideas, and taking what resonates for you. It's mostly a collated summary of other people's work, accessibly presented.

thought provoking, good summary

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Very good book. Probably more focused on parents of younger children but can be helpful for all.

More focused on younger children

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Absolutely brilliant,
Never too late to reset.
Has changed my thoughts and actions on Parenting.
Philippa’s a dream to listen to.
Thank you.
(please can you read your other book, so disappointing it wasn’t you..can’t finish!)

Never too late

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I really do wish my mom had read this book and I am glad I found it. It's transformational.

Transformational book!

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Helped me tackle parenting in a more gentle way, a way I wanted to do but didn’t fully understand if it was okay.

Great listen for new parents!

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Lovely book. Great insight into mindfulness and self reflection and bringing awareness to projection on the parents part of patenting due to one's own insecurities. Enabling a genuine relationship between parent and child.

Fantastic book

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The only reason I gave 4 stars was because my children are 5-11yo and the baby section of this book wasn’t relevant. I should’ve skipped it but I thought I might miss something important. I didn’t, all I’d done was make myself feel worse for not doing those things when my children were babies. However, the rest of the book was a good reminder of how kids experience the world and how we as parents have to be mindful to not discourage their experience with our own trauma.

A great reminder of the child’s perspective

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