{"title":"Philippa Perry","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"how-to-stay-sane-school-of-life-philippa-perry-paperback","title":"How to Stay Sane: The School of Life by Philippa Perry - Self-Help Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781529065367\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Bluebird\u003cbr\u003e\nSeries: The School of Life (Book 18)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHow to Stay Sane is Philippa Perry's compact, wise guide to protecting your mental wellbeing in an overwhelming world. Part of the bestselling School of Life series, this paperback distils psychotherapeutic insight into four practical cornerstones anyone can use. It's an ideal read for anyone feeling stressed, anxious, or simply curious about how the mind works, offering accessible, jargon-free guidance rather than empty platitudes or quick fixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is no single formula that guarantees sanity, but psychotherapist Philippa Perry argues there are four cornerstones we can each influence to bring about lasting change. Drawing on years of clinical experience, she shows how developing self-observation skills, examining our relationships, stepping outside our comfort zones, and rethinking how we define ourselves can help us become steadier and more fulfilled, rather than offering a rigid checklist of rules. She unpacks why we sabotage our own happiness, how unhelpful patterns from childhood resurface in adult relationships, and why simply trying harder rarely solves emotional difficulties on its own. Instead, she offers grounded, practical exercises for noticing unhelpful thought patterns before they take hold, alongside compassionate reflections on the small, sustainable changes that build genuine mental resilience over time. Written in Perry's characteristically warm, down-to-earth style, the book manages to be both a clear explanation of how our minds work and a genuinely useful companion for facing life's inevitable setbacks. At just 144 pages, it's a quick yet substantial read, perfect for dipping into during a commute or working through slowly, alongside other titles in The School of Life series such as How to Be Alone and How to Think More About Sex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by a respected, practising psychotherapist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers four practical, actionable cornerstones for better mental health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 144-page paperback — easy to read in short sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the widely loved School of Life series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJargon-free, warm, and genuinely useful rather than preachy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes a thoughtful gift for anyone navigating stress or change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPhilippa Perry is a British psychotherapist and author known for translating complex psychological ideas into clear, compassionate advice. Alongside How to Stay Sane, she has written the graphic novel Couch Fiction: A Graphic Tale of Psychotherapy, and the bestsellers The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did) and The Book You Want Everyone You Love To Read. Her work is widely praised for its honesty, warmth, and practical relevance to everyday life and relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nShort, honest, and genuinely practical, How to Stay Sane cuts through self-help noise to offer real psychological insight you can actually use — perfect for anyone wanting calmer, more grounded days without wading through a dense textbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; this listing is for the UK paperback edition with the ISBN stated above.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Philippa Perry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55080261681534,"sku":"SNG16927","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/how-to-stay-sane-school-of-life-philippa-perry-paperback.jpg?v=1784358304"},{"product_id":"the-book-you-want-everyone-you-love-to-read-philippa-perry-paperback","title":"The Book You Want Everyone You Love to Read by Philippa Perry - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781804945308\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Penguin\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Book You Want Everyone You Love to Read is the latest instalment from No.1 Sunday Times bestselling psychotherapist Philippa Perry, following the success of The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read. Warm, practical and disarmingly witty, it tackles everyday relationship dilemmas with family, partners, friends and colleagues. Drawing on decades of clinical experience and her popular Observer advice column, Perry offers grounded, compassionate guidance, making this an ideal gift for anyone wanting to navigate life's connections with a little more sanity and self-awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLife, Philippa Perry argues, is really about relationships - and their quality determines how manageable everything else feels. In this follow-up to her international bestseller, she turns to the questions readers ask most often: how do you find and keep love? How do you manage conflict without causing lasting damage? How do you cope with change, loss and the messiness of being human? Rather than rigid rules, Perry uses real letters, case studies and dry humour to help readers spot unhelpful patterns with parents, partners, children and friends. She explores contentment, self-compassion, boundaries and communication, showing how small shifts in perspective can transform difficult dynamics into growth. Some material is adapted from her Ask Philippa columns in the Observer Magazine, giving the book an authentic, conversational feel. It's a book designed to be given as much as read for yourself - because Perry's insights resonate as much with the giver as the recipient. Whether the challenge is a rocky marriage, a strained parent relationship, workplace friction, or feeling stuck in your own head, this book offers a way through that is honest and genuinely useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Philippa Perry, the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical, real-world advice on love, conflict, loss and self-understanding - not vague theory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm, witty and conversational tone that makes psychological insight easy to absorb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes material adapted from Perry's popular Observer Magazine advice column.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for anyone navigating family, romantic or friendship relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports personal growth, communication skills and emotional resilience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPhilippa Perry is a British psychotherapist, artist, and broadcaster celebrated for making psychology accessible and relatable. She is the number one Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read, translated into numerous languages worldwide. Perry writes the popular \"Ask Philippa\" advice column for the Observer Magazine and appears regularly on television and radio discussing mental health and relationships. Married to artist Grayson Perry, she brings clinical insight and everyday warmth to her writing, helping readers understand themselves and the people they love with honesty and humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWise, witty and refreshingly free of jargon, this is the relationship guide you'll want to buy for everyone you love - and maybe read yourself first. 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