The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did) (the #1 Sunday Times Bestseller)

By (author) Perry Philippa
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''A wonderful book'' Richard Osman

''So clear and true ... Helpful for all relationships in life'' Nigella Lawson

''A fascinating read on the emotional baggage we all carry'' Elizabeth Day
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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.

Featuring exclusive new chapter on sibling relationships.
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''It gave me hope as a new parent'' Babita Sharma

''This has genuinely had such a positive impact on my life and my relationship with my daughter'' Josh Widdicombe

''She writes with an inquisitive elegance rarely found in parenting guides ... it is forgiving and persuasive'' Hadley Freeman, the Guardian

''Philippa Perry is one of the wisest, most sane and secure people I''ve ever met'' Decca Aitkenhead, Sunday Times Magazine


The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read has sold over 1.3 million copies worldwide since publication, BBVA March 2024
Philippa Perry, Sunday Times bestseller, October 2023

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The psychotherapist’s guide to raising happy, healthy children is one of the most practical and genuinely useful books out there. Warm and judgement-free, every parent should read this book
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Made me think about me and who I am and my parents and who they are and maybe, hopefully, one day what sort of parent I might strive to be
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I don''t have kids but [this book] is a fascinating read on the emotional baggage we all carry
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The Easter holidays were a complete joy because of your book - I feel about a trillion times more relaxed and connected as a parent and I have also found it very helpful for my sobriety and recovery
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A fascinating insight into how the way you were brought up impacts your relationships with your children and partner, and how to manage the needs of children while showing compassion to yourself
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EVERY parent should read this book, however old their child. In fact, any adult in a relationship should read it too. Distilled in less than 250 pages is a road map to healthy relationships. Required reading
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Not got kids? It doesn''t matter, as the wonderful psychotherapist Philippa Perry''s latest book is actually about using our pasts to understand ourselves (...) it''s also an excellent book for reminding yourself: life is hard and you''re doing your best - so try not to beat yourself up for everyday mistakes
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So clear and true ... can''t stop recommending it to people ... helpful for all relationships in life, not just parent-child
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Not got kids? It doesn''t matter, as the wonderful psychotherapist Philippa Perry''s latest book is actually about using our pasts to understand ourselves and how we react to situations that test our patience and emotions. She explains that these sharp reactions might well