The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read is an audiobook by Philippa Perry, narrated by Philippa Perry. The unabridged Audible edition runs 8 hrs 22 mins.
Publisher’s Summary
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.
Audiobook Details
- Narrated by: Philippa Perry
- Length: 8 hrs 22 mins
- Publisher: Penguin Audio
- Release year: 2020
- Audible category: Health & Wellness / Psychology & Mental Health / Psychology
Listener Ratings
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read holds an average listener rating of 4.6/5 from 749 Audible ratings.
On Audible, ratings for this title break down into narration performance and story separately:
- Performance (narration): 4.6/5
- Story: 4.6/5
- 5-star ratings: 77% of all ratings
What Audible Listeners Are Saying
5/5 stars — “This book is AMAZING!!!”
This book has been very eye opening and has made me more aware of how much our behavior effects our children. You are reminded that the small things do matter. I love how each chapter has exercises at the end to help your implement some of these tactics at home. This is definitely a audiobook I will be listening to for years to come. Thank you— Jamal Simon, Audible listener
5/5 stars — “Just finished and ready to start it again”
The relationship and communication advice goes beyond raising a child. From pregnancy through 100 years old. Parents, partners, and children. I found myself immediately putting her words into action.— Tom Reese, Audible listener
4/5 stars — “There’s always time to be a better parent”
Much of this book focuses on being a good guide to your children from a psychological perspective. I really liked the focus throughout on repairing ruptures, and the emotional wellbeing of your child .I don’t entirely agree with the philosophy of the book I feel that the book leads on that babies and children are possessions, and that their feelings are always correct . Our feelings are not always right, in children or adults and need to be sorted out at times by others; parents or therapy. This book largely leaves out that sorting out, and leans very heavily on letting the emotions be right and accepting them.
— Woodsman, Audible listener
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