![]() ![]() I love every word she writes and long for every reader - every person - to experience her unique and generous way of being in the world Cathy Rentzenbrink Julia Samuel is so wise and compassionate. A testament to the ongoing relevance of psychotherapy and to Julia Samuel's preeminent skill as an author and therapist Alain de Botton excellent advice worth a whole shelf of textbooks Bel Mooney, Daily Mailįull of nuggets of wisdom Jackie Annesley, Sunday TimesĪn essential, clever and kind book that reminds us that we can never hope to understand ourselves without deeply understanding our families. I am a huge admirer of Julia's work Elizabeth DayĮngrossing, generous. ![]() 'I love every word she writes' Cathy Rentzenbrink 'Offers vivid insights in a book for all families' Kathryn Mannix 'Everyone who reads this will learn something profound' Dr Rachel Clarke This is a moving and reassuring meditation that, amid trauma and hardship, tells unforgettable stories of forgiveness, hope and love. Her twelve touchstones for family well-being - from fighting productively to making time for rituals - provide us with the tools to improve our relationships, and to create the families we wish for. Through eight beautifully told and insightful case studies, she analyses a range of common issues, from loss to leaving home, and from separation to step-relationships, and shows how much is, in fact, inherited - and how much can be healed when it is faced together.Įxploring the relationships that both touch us most and hurt us most, including the often under-appreciated impact of grandparents and siblings, and incorporating the latest academic research, she offers wisdom that is applicable to us all. In Every Family Has a Story, bestselling psychotherapist Julia Samuel turns from her acclaimed work with individuals to draw on her sessions with a wide variety of families, across multiple generations. Why do some families thrive in adversity while others fragment? How can families weather difficult transitions together? Why do our families drive us mad? And how can even small changes greatly improve our relationships? 'I am a huge admirer of Julia's work' Elizabeth Day 'Essential, clever and kind' Alain de Botton ![]()
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