This is a book that takes a little bit of courage to read but is worth it. Why courage? Because even if you're not a parent (I'm not), you'll need to keep an open mind and be honest with yourself as you consider your relationships, assumptions, empathy levels, and communication styles. The author does go our of her way to be reassuring and nonjudgmental. If you can hold on to that reassurance and keep an open mind, I think just about anyone can find something beneficial in this guide to more connected, empathetic, and peaceful family relationships.

Content note: Some examples did give me an "unacknowledged privilege" vibe (talk of au pairs and of new parents seeking significant financial help from family members, etc.). The author lives in London and is a psychotherapist, so what seems like an economically privileged perspective could be partly cultural and partly colored by clientele that seeks professional psychotherapy.