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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'Clear, accessible wise advice for modern minds.' Matt Haig

'A Manual for Being Human is the motherlode, enlightening on why you might feel and behave how you do.' The Times

‘A truly wonderful, warm and wise one-stop shop for any inquisitive human. Packed full of prompts, practical tips and pep talks that will guide you through any situation.’ Emma Gannon

‘There is a damn good reason why people are struggling. We are not raised to understand ourselves. In fact, we are raised misunderstanding ourselves and fearing the very thing that makes us, us.’ Dr Soph

Do you want to believe in yourself and your ability to be content with who you are? If the answer is yes, then A Manual for Being Human is the book you need to read.
 
Do you want to understand how your childhood affects

Trade Review
'Dr Soph is the therapist and best friend that the world deserves. The world of therapy and professional help is still so inaccessible to so many people and this book is a crucial and life changing one that should be placed in everyone’s mental health toolkit. A Manual for Being Human is an amazing read and a gift to the world. I can’t wait to give it to every single person I know!' -- Scarlett Curtis
'Dr Soph breaks down therapy in a way we can consume and learn from. A powerful voice for people to learn about their mental health… I wish I’d had this book years ago!' -- Poppy Jamie
‘A truly wonderful, warm and wise one-stop shop for any inquisitive human. Packed full of prompts, practical tips and pep talks that will guide you through any situation.’ -- Emma Gannon
'Finally! A book which takes psychological wellbeing across the lifespan out of the therapy room and into the mainstream. Dr Soph’s warm, reassuring and frank style will have you understanding yourself, your actions and your relationships without a hefty therapy price tag.' -- Dr Karen Gurney, author of Mind the Gap
'Through her book, Dr Soph manages to not only help us understand ourselves better but shares the therapeutic tools we can put in place to make life a little easier too. Insightful and robust and yet also, warm and personal, this book will stay with me for years.' -- Lucy Sheridan, author of The Comparison Cure
'Psychology at its most accessible and usable! Sophie takes us on a journey through our lives to make sense of how we think, feel and behave then helps us build a strong path to go forward and live our future lives well.' -- Dr Emma Hepburn, author of A Toolkit for Modern Life: 53 Ways to Look After Your Mind
'Absolutely brilliant. A gold mine of coping skills to get us through life. I will be keeping copies in my therapy room and my own home. Do not skip this one.' -- Dr Julie
'An incredible manual to navigate these testing times, Dr Soph is compassionate, knowledgeable and kind - this book is for everyone who wants to live the life they deserve.' -- Elizabeth Uviebinené, author of Slay in Your Lane and The Reset
A Manual for Being Human is the motherlode, enlightening on why you might feel and behave how you do.’ * The Times *

A Manual for Being Human

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      Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
      Publication Date: 28/04/2022
      ISBN13: 9781471197499, 978-1471197499
      ISBN10: 1471197492

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

      'Clear, accessible wise advice for modern minds.' Matt Haig

      'A Manual for Being Human is the motherlode, enlightening on why you might feel and behave how you do.' The Times

      ‘A truly wonderful, warm and wise one-stop shop for any inquisitive human. Packed full of prompts, practical tips and pep talks that will guide you through any situation.’ Emma Gannon

      ‘There is a damn good reason why people are struggling. We are not raised to understand ourselves. In fact, we are raised misunderstanding ourselves and fearing the very thing that makes us, us.’ Dr Soph

      Do you want to believe in yourself and your ability to be content with who you are? If the answer is yes, then A Manual for Being Human is the book you need to read.
       
      Do you want to understand how your childhood affects

      Trade Review
      'Dr Soph is the therapist and best friend that the world deserves. The world of therapy and professional help is still so inaccessible to so many people and this book is a crucial and life changing one that should be placed in everyone’s mental health toolkit. A Manual for Being Human is an amazing read and a gift to the world. I can’t wait to give it to every single person I know!' -- Scarlett Curtis
      'Dr Soph breaks down therapy in a way we can consume and learn from. A powerful voice for people to learn about their mental health… I wish I’d had this book years ago!' -- Poppy Jamie
      ‘A truly wonderful, warm and wise one-stop shop for any inquisitive human. Packed full of prompts, practical tips and pep talks that will guide you through any situation.’ -- Emma Gannon
      'Finally! A book which takes psychological wellbeing across the lifespan out of the therapy room and into the mainstream. Dr Soph’s warm, reassuring and frank style will have you understanding yourself, your actions and your relationships without a hefty therapy price tag.' -- Dr Karen Gurney, author of Mind the Gap
      'Through her book, Dr Soph manages to not only help us understand ourselves better but shares the therapeutic tools we can put in place to make life a little easier too. Insightful and robust and yet also, warm and personal, this book will stay with me for years.' -- Lucy Sheridan, author of The Comparison Cure
      'Psychology at its most accessible and usable! Sophie takes us on a journey through our lives to make sense of how we think, feel and behave then helps us build a strong path to go forward and live our future lives well.' -- Dr Emma Hepburn, author of A Toolkit for Modern Life: 53 Ways to Look After Your Mind
      'Absolutely brilliant. A gold mine of coping skills to get us through life. I will be keeping copies in my therapy room and my own home. Do not skip this one.' -- Dr Julie
      'An incredible manual to navigate these testing times, Dr Soph is compassionate, knowledgeable and kind - this book is for everyone who wants to live the life they deserve.' -- Elizabeth Uviebinené, author of Slay in Your Lane and The Reset
      A Manual for Being Human is the motherlode, enlightening on why you might feel and behave how you do.’ * The Times *

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