Author:Nadia Narain,Katia Narain Phillips,Nadia Narain,Katia Narain Phillips
Random House presents the audiobook edition of Self Care for the Real World: Practical Self Care Advice for Everyday Life, written and read by Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips.
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'Unusually practical, non-patronising and authentic. Think Marie Kondo for the mind' Sunday Times
Wellness pioneers Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips have spent decades helping others to feel their best. But it took them a bit longer to learn to care for themselves. Here they share the small, achievable steps they picked up on a lifetime’s journey towards self-care, and how you can apply them to your life, wherever you are.
Right now, you may be deep in the waves of life, being tossed around. Learning self-care is like building your own life boat, plank by plank. Once you’ve got your boat, you’ll still be rocked by the same waves, but you’ll have a feeling of safety, and a stability that means you can pick other people up on your way.
Unusually practical, non-patronising and authentic. Think Marie Kondo for the mind, if you will, or the Hemsleys for the soul
—— Sunday TimesThe book, which is clean and minimalist in its design, is broken down into easily absorbed, instructive heads . . . [it's] unpatronising, friendly yet not overfamiliar . . . a thoughtful street map to self-care that will also look beautiful on your shelf.
—— Independent, Best self-care booksHow to upgrade your mornings, by Kate Moss and Sienna Miller’s wellness gurus.
—— Harper's BazaarThis little gem totally hits the sweet spot between gorgeous (but not oppressively girly) design, some neat psychological tricks and a handful of refreshing recipes and meal ideas
—— Alexandra Heminsley , The PoolAs beautiful to look at as it is practical, it is a compendium of inspiration and tips on how to incorporate self-care into contemporary life
—— Irish IndependentThe book is written with so much love. I feel like Nadia and Katia are holding my hand through it, but not judging me in any way
—— Melissa HemsleyI want to give this book to everyone I know!
—— Kate MossA manual for everyone about real health from the inside out.
—— Reese WitherspoonSane, smart and deeply wise.
—— Sienna MillerSelf-Care for the Real World is as insightful and inspiring as its authors.
—— Sam Taylor-JohnsonI’ve always valued Nadia’s advice as a teacher and a friend, and eating Katia’s delicious food - this book is the perfect combination of both.
—— Lily ColeDo yourself a kindness, and buy this book.
—— Jools OliverTaking loving care of yourself is the greatest gift... I love this book for teaching more ways how.
—— Daisy LoweA must-read
—— Town & CountryA thoughtful street map to self-care that will also look beautiful on your shelf
—— The IndependentThe main message is that is that it's best to acknowledge, rather than dismiss, children's feelings (...) and that parenting is not about perfection
—— i NewspaperI've had the most wonderful feedback from this episode. People stopping me on the street to say how much they've love the book's advice. Philippa's wisdom and delivery has resonated with many parents out there. I can't thank her enough for her time and energy
—— Fearne Cotton , Happy Place podcastIt is like a letter from a wise friend who happens to have done years of research (...) I am grateful for it
—— Aida Edemariam, The GuardianA wise book on parents and children
—— Saturday TimesThe main message is that is that it's best to acknowledge, rather than dismiss, children's feelings (...) and that parenting is not about perfection
—— iWeekend[Segal] is a natural, fluent writer and, in this book, the reader will feel confident in her hands even as she explores a shattering episode in family life… Segal is brilliant at conveying the tedium and the trials of life in the ICU and beyond. In short, Mother Ship is simply compelling
—— Anne Garvey , Jewish ChronicleHopeful, harrowing…and darkly funny, Mother Ship has you laughing, crying and frantically turning the pages to discover how it all turns out
—— Sarah Hughes , i[Segal’s] words are a powerful, poetic and deeply affecting reminder of how precious are life, health and the everyday
—— Daily ExpressSegal's moving memoir reveals not only what it takes to keep premature babies alive, but also what it means to be human and a mother
—— Vogue, *Summer reads of 2019*Mother Ship is a huge achievement for Segal, who has produced a memoir that promises to linger with you like a literary earworm… an extraordinary testament to the power of human survival
—— Jackie Annesley , Sunday TimesVivid, fearless and inspiring… This is an intimate and electrifying memoir. It is a hymn to the sustaining power of women's friendships, and a loving celebration of the two small girls – and their mother – who defy the odds
—— SheerLuxe, *Summer reads of 2019*A deeply moving, yet also witty and heart-warming account
—— Wendy Bristow , Planet Mindful, *Summer Reads of 2019*[Segal] captures beautifully the complexities and contradictions of the human body
—— Laura Hackett , Times Literary SupplementAn ode to the companionship of the women on the neonatal ward in the darkest, most volatile days, it is moving but never mawkish
—— Phoebe Luckhirst , Evening Standard, *Books of the Year*A song of praise to the beleaguered, indomitable NHS, with writing at such a pitch that it lingered with me all year
—— Olivia Laing , Observer, *Books of the Year*A heart-tugging account… this is one of the year’s most exquisitely written books
—— Claire Allfree , Metro, *Books of the Year*