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The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)
- Narrated by: Philippa Perry
- Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins
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Summary
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.
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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- mrsmeggiemoos
- 07-05-19
Mostly liked it!
I found this book really helpful. It agreed with a lot of our approaches and gave us some really good ideas to help parent in the present and future!
My only downside was that I found the voices the author was putting on quite cringe worthy and annoying. Especially the children.
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29 people found this helpful
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- Sarra
- 18-03-19
Best parenting advice ever!
I’ve read a few books on parenting and this one is the best! It doesn’t give you tips, tricks and distractions, it give you sound advice on how to connect with you baby, toddler, child etc. How to build a relationship with them and how to understand what they are going through.
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20 people found this helpful
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- Aeysha Reynolds
- 16-03-20
Fantastic book!
First of all please don’t be put off listening to this book because of the other negative views. I’m so glad I proceeded to download the book. I can only guess that the people who have taken offence to this book are the ones who have probably had their noses put out of joint. As for the reviews whinging about her narration/irritating voice - I’m sorry but she’s trying to differentiate between female/male/child voices. I did not find it irritating in the slightest.
As for the content - amazing! She provides evidence to back up what she’s saying. She’s clear and concise. I’ve taken plenty of tips away which, when I become a parent in a few weeks, I will definitely use.
Highly recommend this book!
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- Iona
- 16-05-19
Thé title is long but perfectly true
The reading by the author was excellent and really helped me to grasp her ideas. The many case studies translate the ‘psychoanalyst’ terminology into real life situations so you really understand how to apply her theories. I will listen to this again and again as our son grows
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- SteLau
- 20-06-19
excellent read
very informative simple to understand, engaging. well structured. it makes you refle how important you are for your kids and on the challenges of parenting
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- emma
- 22-06-19
A good listen
I just really struggled to listen when the narrator voiced the childs point of view, it was too cringy. However, some very interesting points made throughout.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-05-19
Listen to this book!
Thanks so much for writing this. It contains enough wisdom to completely change the world.
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- corinne manzatucci
- 16-07-19
Great! it makes you think about the bigger picture
Makes you stop and think about the pointless little battles of every day life. It helps you to step back and think about what's really important overall.
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- Amy & Richard Carr
- 03-02-21
Fantastic! Highly recommend
Really good to listen too (who has time to read?) very helpful and have already reccomended it
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- Xhyljeta
- 02-02-21
Fanatic book
Loved it, i just finished the book but i have to listen again and again.
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