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" JULIA SAMUEL'S LATEST BOOK, EVERY FAMILY HAS A STORY , IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW'One of the most valuable books I've ever read' Adwoa Aboah ______________________________________________________________________________________ If change is the natural order of things, why do we struggle with the huge milestones in our lives? At a time when even the most certain things feel disrupted, acclaimed psychotherapist Julia Samuel provides an antidote to the chaos we are all feeling. In this Sunday Times bestseller, Julia draws on hours of conversations with her patients to show how we can learn to adapt and even thrive during our most difficult and transformative experiences. From a new mother struggling with the decision to return to work, to a father handling a serious medical diagnosis, from a woman deciding whether to leave her husband for a younger lover, to a man struggling to repair his marriage after the trauma of suffering with COVID-19 in the ICU, this book unflinchingly deals with the hard times in family, love, work, health and identity. Illuminated by the latest social and psychological research, these 19 powerful, unforgettable and deeply intimate stories about everyday people will inform our understanding of our own unique response to change and improve the way we approach challenges at every stage of life. ______________________________________________________________________________________ 'Examines the power that comes from dealing effectively with change' Elizabeth Day "
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Biographisches: " Julia Samuel, MBE , is a leading British psychotherapist. During the last thirty years, she has worked first for the NHS and then in private practice. She is Founder Patron of Child Bereavement UK. Her previous books are This Too Shall Pass and Grief Works , both of which were Sunday Times bestsellers. She lives in London with her husband, and has four children and six grandchildren." Rezension(2): "Christina Patterson, Sunday Times:Full of compassionate wisdom ... a rich, wise book" Rezension(3): "Kate Saunders, The Times:The case-studies here are presented so well that they often read like good fiction , but by an author who is endlessly patient with her characters ... There are all kinds of lessons to be learnt from this wise, kindly book ... Julia Samuel has a basic faith in human decency, and her optimism shines through every sentence " Rezension(4): "Bel Mooney, Daily Mail:Julia Samuel's compassionate realism shines through every word of this wise, kind volume . It is emphatically not a 'self-help' book, but a beautifully written celebration of the strength of the human spirit ... Wisdom and experience alone would make this essential reading for us all - but, in addition, the extraordinary generosity of Julia's personality shines through every word, offering profound understanding and consolation ... It feels a privilege reading this wonderful book full of insight " Rezension(5): "Lorraine Kelly: Cannot recommend it highly enough " Rezension(6): "The Bookseller:The psychotherapist author of the acclaimed Grief Works returns with a bracing, brilliant exploration of how we can adapt and thrive during our most difficult times (...) Samuel dispenses much wisdom and empathy about the hard times we experience (...) to help us better navigate the changes we will all face sooner or later" Rezension(7): "Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of 'The Last Act of Love':I loved This Too Shall Pass . So full of wisdom and light . I learnt a lot and also felt comforted and soothed. Julia really is a force for good in the world. I wish more people could experience the joy of being with her, and this book is a way that they can" Rezension(8): "Susie Orbach, author of 'In Therapy':As you read this book, you absorb new and radical ways of thinking about yourself, family, and friends. It's compassionate and gentle yet is fiercely on the side of building sustainable and satisfying relations even when they have gone wrong. Read it ." Rezension(9): "Shane Watson:Julia Samuel is the psychotherapist you wish you had on call and her books are the next best thing . The challenges we all face in life are unpicked, explained and made bearable in this thoughtful, illuminating book. A book for anyone experiencing the pain of change from divorce to debilitating illness. Julia Samuel's stories from the therapy room light the way for the rest of us'" Rezension(10): "Thomas Harding: An important book for our times. It is both wise and compassionate which will be helpful to many readers " Rezension(11): "Rabbi Julia Neuberger:I absolutely loved it . Clear, compassionate, occasionally very very funny but mostly heart wrenching" Rezension(12): "Adwoa Aboah, 'Gurls Talk' podcast host: A profound exploration of resilience in modern life - a much-needed reminder that we yield power over our lives, even when it feels like we don't. It's one of the most valuable books I've ever read and my respect for Julia Samuel and her work is immeasurable" Rezension(13): "Kate Reardon:Little bells of clarity and understanding chime throughout this book. At once intimate and universal, this is a lifesaver. Fascinating, rigorous and beautifully written , you can hear Julia's voice on every page" Rezension(14): "Annabel Rivkin, author of 'I'm Absolutely Fine! A Manual for Imperfect Women':Relevant, wise and compassionate " Rezension(15): "Rosie Boycott:This brilliant book does what no others do - it talks about the problems of everyday life, with grown-up children, complex families, the stresses of work, in a compassionate and truly insightful way. I would challenge anyone not to recognise themselves in at least one of the beautifully detailed case studies. It is a privilege to be able to listen in to a masterful therapist at..."
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