Julia Samuel Book order

In this Sunday Times bestseller, acclaimed psychotherapist Julia Samuel draws on hours of conversations with her patients to show how we can learn to adapt and even thrive as a result of our most difficult and traumatic experiences. From a woman returning and readjusting to work after maternity leave, to a single father handling a serious medical diagnosis, this book includes 21 powerful and deeply intimate stories about everyday people, which will enable us to embrace change and improve the way we approach challenges throughout our lives.

The protagonist experiences a profound moment of self-awareness as she confronts the reality of aging. This realization brings a mix of emotions, prompting her to reflect on her life choices, relationships, and the passage of time. The narrative explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the societal perceptions of aging, inviting readers to consider their own views on growing older and the wisdom that comes with it. Through this journey, she seeks to embrace her age while navigating the challenges it presents.

A Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller Death affects us all. Yet it is still the last taboo in our society, and grief is still profoundly misunderstood... In Grief Works we hear stories from those who have experienced great love and great loss - and survived. Stories that explain how grief unmasks our greatest fears, strips away our layers of protection and reveals our innermost selves. Julia Samuel, a grief psychotherapist, has spent twenty-five years working with the bereaved and understanding the full repercussions of loss. This deeply affecting book is full of psychological insights on how grief, if approached correctly, can heal us. Through elegant, moving stories, we learn how we can stop feeling awkward and uncertain about death, and not shy away from talking honestly with family and friends. This extraordinary book shows us how to live and learn from great loss.