They F*** You Up by Oliver James
In this ground-breaking book, clinical psychologist Oliver James shows that it is the way we were cared for in the first six years of life that has a crucial effect on who we are and how we behave. Nurture, in effect, shapes our very nature. In a remarkable analysis of science and popular culture, James combines the latest research with revealing case studies, interviews, and biographies with the likes of Michael Jackson, Mia Farrow, and Prince Charles to prove his point. In addition to presenting his findings, James explains how they can be a source of liberation in our lives. Through the use of provocative questions and insightful examples, he helps readers better understand the way their childhood past is affecting their present and how to "be your own scriptwriter." He also argues that his findings could have huge implications for society as a whole. A top-seller and recipient of significant attention in the U.K., They F*** You Up is an opinionated, entertaining read which causes us to ponder the origins of our present behaviour.Oliver James is a writer, journalist, and television documentary producer and presenter who trained and practiced as a child clinical psychologist. He has worked as a writer, journalist, and television documentary producer and presenter since 1987. Juvenile Violence in a Winner-Loser Society, the bestselling They F*** You Up, and Britain on the Couch, which was also turned into a Channel 4 documentary series, are just a few of his novels. He is on the boards of the National Family and Parenting Institute and Homestart, two children's charities.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781569243237 |
| ISBN 10 | 1569243239 |
| Title | They F*** You Up |
| Author | Oliver James |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Marlowe & Co |
| Year published | 2005-12-21 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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