THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLEREssential clever and kind Alain de BottonI am a huge admirer of Julias work Elizabeth DayIn her bestselling followup to Grief Works and This Too Shall Pass muchloved psychotherapist Julia Samuel invites us into her sessions as she explores the relationships that have the power to touch us and hurt us most those with our family.Through eight beautifully told case studies covering a variety of families across multiple generations she analyses common issues from losing a parent to children leaving home and from separation to steprelationships. In doing so she shows how much is in fact inherited and how much can be healed when it is faced together.Every Family Has A Story provides the tools that will help with this work of improving our relationships. Its twelve touchstones for family wellbeing show how to communicate effectively set boundaries fight productively and allow change.This is a wise and insightful exploration of modern life that will help us create the families we wish for.Julia Samuel writes with unfailing grace tenderness and consummate storytelling. Everyone who reads this will learn something profound Rachel ClarkeJulia Samuel offers vivid insights in a book for all families... I was utterly drawn in Kathryn MannixFascinating... Julia Samuels compassionate work never fails to inform comfort and make me think Pandora SykesA wise and important book full of insight into the pain and beauty at the heart of family life... I loved it Clover StroudJulia Samuel is so wise and compassionate. I love every word she writes Cathy Rentzenbrink