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

  • Written by: Philippa Perry
  • Narrated by: Philippa Perry
  • Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (46 ratings)

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

Written 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

What the critics say

"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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it's a gentle parenting book

I loved listening to this book, I got a lot of really good ideas from it and I feel a lot more comfortable as a parent now. I feel like I have more understanding when my toddler is behaving "inconveniently". I did think it was going to be a little bit different though, it is a very well written book about gentle parenting.

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Absolutely READ THIS BOOK

I found this book so helpful, it has so much wisdom and is very relatable, and insightful. The author has so much sensitivity towards both parents and children.. Very easy and enjoyable to listen to. I feel it’s really helpful for parents or caregivers to understand where our own behaviours and reactions might be coming from as well. Very touching stories and insights into child and caregiver relationships and supporting our children’s healthy emotional and mental development. Amazing for parents to be, parents of babies/ toddlers and older/ teen or even adult children. Helps me understand my own parents as well. Will be listening again and again for sure. Very grateful for this book.

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Cringy voices

Overall there’s a lot of good info here but a couple annoying things.

When she does the kid voice, I want to crash my car into a building. So terrible.

When she talks about sleep training being harmful she lays it on so think and repeats the same message over and over. Say your peace and give us advice on what to do about it and how to repair if we have done that.

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Best Parenting Book

I’ve listened to many parenting books, over a dozen at this point, and this one is the by far the best. Read by the author, the book offers brilliant insight into how our actions and circumstances of our own childhood influence how we parent and outlines some pitfalls many of us never notice we have. A MUST read book for both new and experienced parents, in my opinion.

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Every parent should read this

I always thought I wing being a parent. Reading a few books have really helped. It's not about some secret to get your kids to do what you want. It's about creating a beyond and not letting your hang ups from your childhood effect that.

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