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Name: The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read
Rating: 4.6 (5 reviews)
Author: Philippa Perry

📘 The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read by Philippa Perry

In The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read, Philippa Perry, a leading psychotherapist, explains how the experiences of our early lives influence our adult relationships. She provides clear, evidence‑based advice for parents, partners, and anyone eager to understand and strengthen the bonds that matter most. Perry’s approachable guidance blends psychology and sociology to offer realistic strategies for handling the emotional challenges that arise in family and intimate contexts.

First publish date: 2019

Genre: Psychology/Developmental Psychology

Authors: Philippa Perry

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