If change is the natural order of things,why do so many people struggle with the milestones of life - from first jobs and first loves to children leaving home and retirement
We live in a culture of limitless choice - and life is now more complex than ever. In This Too Shall Pass,acclaimed psychotherapist Julia Samuel draws on hours of conversations with her patients to show how we can learn to adapt and thrive during our most difficult and transformative experiences. Illuminated by the latest social and psychological research,this book unflinchingly deals with the hard times in family,love,work,health and identity.
From a woman deciding whether to leave her husband for a younger lover,to a father handling a serious medical diagnosis. And from a new mother struggling with the decision to return to work,to a young man dealing with the aftermath of coming out,and a woman starting over after losing her job.
These powerful,unforgettable and deeply intimate stories about everyday people will inform our understanding of our own unique response to change and enlighten the way we approach challenges at every stage of life.
Publisher: Penguin Books LtdISBN: 9780241348871Number of pages: 368Weight: 259 gDimensions: 198 x 129 x 22 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'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.'- The Daily Mail
'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'- Kate Saunders, The Times
'In this moving and insightful book,Julia Samuel explores how we can navigate,adapt and ultimately become the people we'd hope to be but also to nurture ourselves and understand what makes us us (...) this is just the book we all need when times get tough - and even when they aren't...(A) comfort read'- Stylist
'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'- Cathy Rentzenbrink
'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'- Shane Watson
'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.'- Susie Orbach
'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 work'- Rosie Boycott
The considerable force of this book lies in Julia's ability to listen completely. Being such an extraordinary listener she becomes an extraordinary storyteller Christa D'Souza
Wisdom and experience alone would make This Too Shall Pass essential reading for every single person - but,in addition,the extraordinary generosity of Julia's personality shines through every word,offering profound understanding and consolation Bel Mooney
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