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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 here. 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.

Reviewer: Brian Gongol
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: If you're not cloistered away from all human contact, this book has something for you
Review: Everyone is or has been at least one of these things: Parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, uncle, aunt, niece, or nephew. Most of us inhabit more than one of those roles, and they can define us, shape us, and not uncommonly, dominate our self-understanding in ways both good and bad. There is no shortage of specific advice to parents on subjects from children’s sleeping habits to discipline, and it comes in a vast range of qualities, from excellent to dreadful.A theme common to many of these parental-advice books is to frame matters in training terms: Sleep training, potty training, discipline training, and so on. While the training mindset may be useful for specific subjects a child needs to learn, it’s inadequate to the big picture of parenting. That’s what makes Philippa Perry’s “The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read” a refreshing and highly worthwhile alternative to read.Perry, who practices as a psychotherapist and admits to her own parenting faults refreshingly and openly in her book, makes the excellent case that, fundamentally, “we should not see our babies, children, and teenagers as chores to feed and clean or otherwise fix but as people from the start, people we are going to have lifelong relationships with”. In an engaging and warm tone, Perry offers thoughtful and accessible advice useful not only for parents, but for grandparents, aunts and uncles, and even adult children as well. Over and over, she directs many of the common complaints and conflicts of adult-and-child interactions to the root cause of considering the underlying relationship.It’s hard to look at a newborn and imagine that in very little time at all, that diapered bundle of cries will turn into an adult. But the more deliberately the adults around that child consider their relationships with the child (especially in times of conflict, but also when laying the groundwork to avoid conflict), the better the outlook for how both individuals and the relationship between them will mature.This is a book with insights containing value for anyone – even a childless orphan of advanced years, unless perhaps that individual is cloistered away from all human contact. But everyone else can gain at least some useful insight into relationships between generations, whether for current relationships or for understanding past ones. Perry reminds the reader that, even though we are all imperfect, parents (and other adults) don’t have to strive to perfect the children in their orbits, because “[Y]ou are creating a person to love, not a work of art”. The book’s title may be over-the-top, but its advice is exceedingly well-grounded.

Reviewer: dani
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: great Book
Review: It all makes sense. There’s some really good advice in this book. I’m so glad I read this book. Every parent should.

Reviewer: Kelly
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Overall good
Review: Alot of it is common knowledge when you work with kids,have kids , been around kids but it can be hard to put into action. The pregnancy chapter I recommend the most. So helpful . All in all a good read .

Reviewer: Gizem Aktan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Embracing empathy
Review: "The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read" by Philippa Perry is a refreshingly candid and empathetic guide to navigating the complexities of parenthood. Perry brings her expertise as a psychotherapist and her own experiences as a parent to offer insightful advice on fostering a healthy parent-child relationship.The book goes beyond traditional parenting manuals, focusing on the emotional aspects of parenting and encouraging parents to reflect on their own upbringing. Perry provides practical tools to build communication, empathy, and understanding within the family dynamic. Her conversational writing style and real-life examples make the book accessible and relatable."The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read" is a valuable resource for both new and experienced parents, offering a holistic approach to parenting that emphasizes emotional connection. It challenges conventional wisdom and invites parents to embrace a more open and compassionate approach, making it a recommended read for anyone seeking to enhance their parenting journey.

Reviewer: Amanda Olberding
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Wish I read this 10 years ago
Review: Reading this book is like cleaning out your closet: It breaks down all your emotions and your trauma and your feelings into smaller bits, makes them easy to understand, and then puts them all back in their proper places, so they can't hurt your children anymore.It made me feel seen, validated my experiences as a child, and made no judgements about all the mistakes I've made as a parent. And after i was healed, it turned me around and pointed me at my child, so i can now begin to heal them of the trauma I've caused unwittingly, and ease them into a life of security and love, and don't we all want that for our children?

Reviewer: DMCA
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: "WARNING": Miss this book at your own risk
Review: This has been the best book in parenting I've read in the last few years. What makes it unique is that through a series of initial readings and reflections, it grounds you to understanding whom you are as a parent (+why) and how to best move forward from there.It made me realize a couple of things I most probably wouldn't have w/o reading this book. It is very practical and has a lot of deep rooted/backed knowledge. In addition, it is an easy read (English is my 2nd language).I would dare say that it encourages to maximally exploit the pratice of empathy, and how to nurture emotionally healthy connections with your children. I highly recommend it!

Reviewer: JLopez
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good book but pages are printed out of order
Review: I liked the book but about half way through got frustrated because the pages are not printed in order. It would go from page 153 then jump to 283 284 then back to 156. This occurs at least 10 times so there is a bunch of the book unable to be read because it’s not printed in order

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The Wisdom I needed
Review: I’m a stay at home mom. I started as a parent reluctant and resentful for giving up their independence and interests to being a joyful and loving play partner for my beautiful son. Sometimes I’m overwhelmed by the vomit, the tantrums, and the physical exhaustion. This book provided the guidance I needed in those most challenging moments, when physical and emotional pain are high. Thank you. This book revealed the deeper purpose of all we do as a parent. And helped me learn how to nurture all relationships in general.

Reviewer: Micah
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: It’s a good book

Reviewer: Cliente de Kindle
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Me encantó este libro!! Tanto que apenas lo terminé y ya lo quiero volver a leer y además le dije a mi mamá que lo tiene que leer 😁

Reviewer: Aiswarya AshokKumar
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This book is not like leisure reading.we can used it like guide and should observe.after my mother's loss,i read this.sometimes author seems to be in place of my mom.Glad that I choose this book! Content mostly talks about relationship not about tips and tricks!Happy reading!

Reviewer: usera
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Ce livre pourra intéresser non seulement les parents.

Reviewer: Chospo
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Una serie di luoghi comuni, niente di nuovo.