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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.

'A wonderful book' Richard Osman

'So clear and true ... Helpful for all relationships in life' Nigella Lawson

'A fascinating read on the emotional baggage we all carry' Elizabeth Day

'It gave me hope as a new parent' Babita Sharma

'This has genuinely had such a positive impact on my life and my relationship with my daughter' Josh Widdicombe

'She writes with an inquisitive elegance rarely found in parenting guides ... it is forgiving and persuasive' Hadley Freeman, the Guardian

'Philippa Perry is one of the wisest, most sane and secure people I've ever met' Decca Aitkenhead, Sunday Times Magazine

© Philippa Perry 2019 (P) Penguin Audio 2019

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Critic Reviews

The psychotherapist’s guide to raising happy, healthy children is one of the most practical and genuinely useful books out there. Warm and judgement-free, every parent should read this book
It is like a letter from a wise friend who happens to have done years of research (...) I am grateful for it
Made me think about me and who I am and my parents and who they are and maybe, hopefully, one day what sort of parent I might strive to be
I've had the most wonderful feedback from this episode. People stopping me on the street to say how much they've love the book's advice. Philippa's wisdom and delivery has resonated with many parents out there. I can't thank her enough for her time and energy (Fearne Cotton)
I don't have kids but [this book] is a fascinating read on the emotional baggage we all carry
The Easter holidays were a complete joy because of your book - I feel about a trillion times more relaxed and connected as a parent and I have also found it very helpful for my sobriety and recovery
A fascinating insight into how the way you were brought up impacts your relationships with your children and partner, and how to manage the needs of children while showing compassion to yourself
EVERY parent should read this book, however old their child. In fact, any adult in a relationship should read it too. Distilled in less than 250 pages is a road map to healthy relationships. Required reading
Not got kids? It doesn't matter, as the wonderful psychotherapist Philippa Perry's latest book is actually about using our pasts to understand ourselves (...) it's also an excellent book for reminding yourself: life is hard and you're doing your best - so try not to beat yourself up for everyday mistakes
So clear and true ... can't stop recommending it to people ... helpful for all relationships in life, not just parent-child
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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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