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

By: Philippa Perry
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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.

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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)
Insightful Parenting Advice • Encouraging Solutions • Insightful Understanding • Realistic Approach • Useful Insights
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The book is so informative I plan on listening to it every couple of months to relearn from it as I navigate parenthood.

Bible of parenting

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I took so much from this book, from the opening chapter through the end credits, that I owe a great debt to the author for the improvements in relationship my son and I will maintain for life. If you only hear one parenting book make it this one.

The title says it all

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Amazing overview of Respectful & conscious parenting. The perfect first book for parents. I love her voice, but a bit slow, recommend listening x1.10 speed.

Amazing overview of Respectful&conscious parenting

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It's a very easy read that you can easily manage to listen to on the go. The summary at the end is extremely helpful. The advice itself makes sense, but except for a few exceptions nothing totally new to me. But I have already read 2-3 parenting books that focus on the ideas of "listening to and accepting your child's feelings without judgement", and "be authentic by not lying to your child". Overall a good book though.

It's useful if this is your first parenting book

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This books has given me so much food for thought but I really wish the author/narrator had refrained from ‘doing’ the children’s voices. So annoying!

Great book but at times annoying performance

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For me, this is one of the best books on parenting that I’ve read, it was enlightening!

Excellent parenting book

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Explained most of the stuff i face with my 2-year old, love Philippa for that.

A great book

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I loved the ideas, the exercises, the approach... I think every person, no matter if they are not parents yet, should read this book. It would definitely help them to educate themselves.

Excellent!

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Wonderful book! Should be handed to every parent when or before the child is born.

A must for anyone

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I feel like I need to read different sections of this every year. Really interesting listening about lying being a superpower, never would have even considered that!

So many useful tips

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