Listen free for 30 days
Listen with offer
-
This Too Shall Pass
- Stories of Change, Crises and Hopeful Beginnings
- Narrated by: Julia Samuel
- Length: 13 hrs and 35 mins
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
£0.00 for first 30 days
This Too Shall Pass
Buy Now for £12.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.
The Sunday Times Bestseller
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.
Listeners also enjoyed...
What listeners say about This Too Shall Pass
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance2 out of 5 stars
-
Story3 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 11-09-23
Don't expect much
Having the author reading the book was a bad idea. It's boring and she tries to give more importance to parts that are nearly useless. Overall this has nothing I was expecting, but it does help falling asleep if one can pay close attention to the voice
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Mr G A Fereos
- 09-04-23
Thank you for showing your work
There are some big hitters in the self development space, and there have been two phrases that have always stuck with me.
1) Show your work.
2) Don’t die with the music inside you.
Julia Samuel has and won’t. Bless you kind lady, and thank you.
People buy people (is what we hear in the marketing space), and Julia brought a small army of people to this book that will undeniably promote the fact, that we as people, buy the stories of people, and with such a diverse range of stories from different people in this book, you’ll have FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) if you’re an investor in people and don’t at least try a sample of this book.
What I loved about Julia’s narrative were the wonderful ways she would describe her clients. I pictured them with clear focus of exactly what they must of looked like, even though I’ll never meet them.
Julia’s message was about the one constant in life, which paradoxically, is change, but I found it to be a book about self belief and knowing whatever s*** you’re going through, that too shall pass.
The topics that Julia explored have all impacted our lives in some way, even if it’s off your radar, I would say there’s someone that you can relate to who Julia has presented here in this book.
It’s a gorgeous book giving you, not only insightful methods and models of her therapy but it leaves you with some proven “self help” tools that can help you in the transition of change.
I will abide by Julia’s instructions and keep this book not too far away, and dip back into it when stillness needs to produce movement.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance2 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Andy
- 24-03-22
Deep ideas accessibly written.
I wish I had listened to this book when I was younger as I can relate to many of the scenarios regarding change . It is an honest narration by the author, but I think it would have been better to have a professional narrator.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Mamalina
- 10-11-20
A must for trainee counsellors
I am a student counsellor studying Person Centred Approach and found this book absolutely invaluable. Author gives insight into common issues that clients might bring into therapy room, she beautifully and tentatively tells clients stories, unfolding therapeutic relationships and her own process, and even mentions issues that she takes to supervision.
I opted for an audio version and found author's voice and manner of speaking very gentle and calming.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
6 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- mariam
- 03-09-21
Amazing!!
One of the best books I’ve ever read. For everyone. Love it so much. Well done.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Sakkara
- 18-11-21
Amazing book
Just an amazing and insightful book. it makes you think about so many issues
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Andie Broomfield
- 13-12-21
Excellent in every way.
I absolutely loved this book and will listen again at some point ( and it's rare for me to ever consider going back to a book I've already heard). I'm a trainee counsellor so found this book particularly interesting and helpful...but I believe it would be equally as enjoyable to a layperson.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- karen gaskell
- 09-07-23
Superb
I have found listening to her therapeutic stories calming and have helped with my practice.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Kayla
- 25-01-22
Interesting
An interesting book from the perspective of the counsellor. Good Narrative. Certainly shed a little light on how to view my own situations from other angles.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- paul cameron
- 05-11-20
emotionally engaging
this is a very thought provoking book with a real cross section of client stories. the author describes the sessions with imense detail and draws you into the therapy room. great book to read for any aspiring Thetapist.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
5 people found this helpful