The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read
(And Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)
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4.3 • 82 Ratings
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
More than 1.3 million copies sold worldwide!
“A wonderful book”―Richard Osman
“If you're determinedly not a self-help kind of reader (like me), make an exception for [this book]. And if you're not a parent, don't dismiss it. The message is one of non-judgmental kindness.”―Vogue (London)
How can we have better relationships?
In this instant 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.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read is like a warm letter from an incredibly wise friend. Renowned psychotherapist and advice columnist Philippa Perry has more than 20 years of experience assisting people in getting their lives back on track. With this book, she narrows her focus to helping people who often crave guidance the most: Parents and children. In a compassionate and clear style, Perry helps us recognize the not-always-obvious ways our own upbringing could impact how we parent our kids—and approach other relationships. Perry emphasizes how to forge lasting emotional bonds with children of every age, from skin-on-skin contact with newborns to planning one-on-one getaways with adolescents and teens. You don’t have to be a parent to benefit from this book. Gaining a better understanding of how you were raised can make you more empathetic with your own parents and other important people in your life.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Healing from, and learning not to perpetuate, difficult upbringings is the linchpin of this practical, self-care centered parenting guide from psychotherapist Perry (How to Stay Sane). Her primary focus is on the preschool years, though her range extends to addressing both expectant parents and those with adult children. Throughout, Perry invites readers to examine their attitudes toward parenting, focusing on the effect of painful experiences from one's own childhood. She urges parents to approach their young offspring as people deserving of their respect, and with whom they will have a lifelong bond. Perry takes a "nudging" approach to bedtime routines and other learnable behaviors, through which children progress in small incremental steps. Her assertion that "all behavior is communication" applies not only to the young child, but to the parent as well; she asks readers to be aware of the messages they perpetuate as role models, to take responsibility for irksome behavior, and to establish an atmosphere of calm even when kids are misbehaving. Perry's kind but professional tone results in a helpful manual that will appeal to new parents who want an expert on board as they take the time to be reflective in their parenting.
Customer Reviews
Thoughtful & Helpful
This was a thoughtful and helpful read and gave me insight into parenting before adopting.
Life changing
This book has literally helped me break DECADES of generational trauma and curses!