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Everyone's a Critic

By: Julia Bueno
Narrated by: Julia Bueno, Penelope Rawlins
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Summary

Do you beat yourself up after making a mistake? Do you treat yourself worse than you would a good friend?

If these questions strike a chord, it's likely that you contend with unhealthy self-criticism. This mental habit is the cause of so much emotional suffering, and lies at the root of most of the problems that psychotherapists and counsellors encounter.

In Everyone's a Critic, psychotherapist Julia Bueno shares seven case studies, inspired by her practice. They explore some of the reasons why we learn to turn against ourselves, encourage listeners to be more curious about their self-critic, and inspire a practice of greater self-compassion instead.

©2022 Julia Bueno (P)2022 Hachette Audio UK

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'Julia Bueno explores such an important topic, and one that holds so many people back: our inner critic. This book discusses where it may come from and, through case studies, how we can rewrite the script. Gently enquiring, authoritative and reassuring.' Annalisa Barbieri

'A quiet revelation: an investigation into the lacerating self-criticism many of us unleash upon ourselves without even being aware of it. One thinks, feels and learns. A compelling and important book.' Hannah Betts

'This is most certainly not a self-help book to beat yourself up with. Julia Bueno explains how self-criticism affects many of us and digs far deeper than the usual social-media-blaming... It's an important, timely book that many will benefit from reading and acting upon.' Louise Chunn, founder of therapist-matching site Welldoing

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Worthy but not very enlightening

Some of the case studies are interesting and helpful but I struggled with the narrator's somewhat drawly voice , altogether it didn't really grab me, mainly due to the performance.

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Awful Narration

Interesting enough case studies but I felt they lacked depth.
The narration was absolutely awful- dull and flat- made it hard to listen to.

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Awful Narrator

Such a shame that it’s so badly narrated as it completely takes away any value the book has

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