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  • By: Dr Sophie Mort
  • Narrated by: Dr Sophie Mort
  • Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (38 ratings)
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Summary

The Sunday Times Best Seller

‘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 hear.

Do you want to understand how your childhood affects who you are today? How it affects your relationship with yourself and others? How school, bullying, gender expectations and even the social media you consume each day affects your emotional wellbeing? Do you want to know what your emotions actually are, where they come from and how to manage them when they threaten to overwhelm you?

In this practical and insightful guide, Dr Soph will help you to understand why we all feel anxious, stressed, insecure and down from time to time. Her three-step methodology, developed through years of experience supporting people to make genuine change in their lives, will help you to identify problems arising from past experiences and current life events, look at the patterns, bad habits and negative cycles that may be keeping you stuck, and then draws on established, proven therapeutic techniques such as mindfulness, journaling, self-compassion, grounding and breathing and relaxation techniques to provide a toolkit of go - to techniques to use any time.

Reassuring, knowledgeable and kind, Dr Soph offers support to those feeling lost at sea in today’s troubling times and gives you the tools you need to help get the most out of life.

©2021 Dr Sophie Mort. All rights reserved. (P)2021 Simon & Schuster, UK. All Rights Reserved.

Critic reviews

"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." (Scarlett Curtis)

"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 Mind the Gap)

"Clear, accessible wise advice for modern minds." (Matt Haig)

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Not for me

I didn't enjoy this book much as I found the author's reading style to be like getting told off. 99% of the advice in this book is from the ministry of the bleeding obvious. I purchased as a pre-order. Had I listened to a sample I probably wouldn't have purchased.

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wish I’d had this book a long time ago!

I love this book, it’s so rich in content that I’m going to listen to it again! I’ve learnt much about myself and my important relationships. While there is much to reflect on, there is also good advice and ideas that helped me move forward. My children are long grown up and have flown the nest, but Dr Sophie Mort’s observations on our childhood experiences made me wish I’d read this book when they were young!

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A seriously useful launchpad!

A manual to be returned to and used as required, thank you - so helpful and optimistic

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Great guide

Some really useful tips on how to improve mood and mental health. Dr Soph has a lovely manner about her and I can imagine therapy with her would be wonderful!

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To elementary and simple

Unreasonably elementary and not worth the read at all. The Audible book is very whiney and annoying to listen to.

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Spoilt by the dreadful narration

Unfortunately I will be returning this as I cannot listen to another word of the dreadful narration. It feels like a spoof it is so badly read by the author. I can’t believe no one advised against her reading it herself.
The content is interesting so I will buy the book instead and read it myself. Such a shame!

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Don't waste your time on this drivel.

Unless that is you too belong in a camp, which struggles with basic biological definitions - what is a woman, anyone?

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The book has to be better.

I really tried to listen to this but I found my thoughts were focusing more on how the narration lacked warmth and a genuine need to guide/support/help. The book has to be better.

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A must read

Honestly, this was amazing and I would highly recommend everyone listen and read this and analyse the book as well as themselves.

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Learn to cope

This is a handbook for young teenagers and further. Many will find the content helpful and supportive.Don’t be frightened to challenge your insecurities this audiobook will guide you through.

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