Everyone's a Critic

How we can learn to be kind to ourselves

By: Julia Bueno

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Paperback | 4 May 2023 | Edition Number 1

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Do you beat yourself up after making a mistake? Do you treat yourself worse than you would a good friend?

If these questions strike a chord, it's likely that you contend with unhealthy self-criticism. This mental habit is the cause of so much emotional suffering, and lies at the root of most of the problems that psychotherapists and counsellors encounter.

In Everyone's a Critic, psychotherapist Julia Bueno shares seven case studies, inspired by her practice. They explore some of the reasons why we learn to turn against ourselves, encourage readers to be more curious about their self-critic, and inspire a practice of greater self-compassion instead.

Praise for Everyone's a Critic:

'Julia Bueno explores such an important topic, and one that holds so many people back: our inner critic. This book discusses where it may come from and, through case studies, how we can rewrite the script. Gently enquiring, authoritative and reassuring.' Annalisa Barbieri

'A quiet revelation: an investigation into the lacerating self-criticism many of us unleash upon ourselves without even being aware of it. One thinks, feels and learns. A compelling and important book.' Hannah Betts, journalist

'This is most certainly not a self-help book to beat yourself up with. Julia Bueno explains how self-criticism affects many of us and digs far deeper than the usual social-media-blaming... It's an important, timely book that many will benefit from reading and acting upon.' Louise Chunn, founder of therapist-matching site Welldoing

'If you've ever felt that little voice - or a very loud one - at the back of your mind telling you you're no good, Julia Bueno's book is the ideal way to answer back.' Harry Mount, editor of the Oldie

Industry Reviews

Bueno's choice of language is considered and thoughtful, unpacking difficult issues that are so often avoided for fear of causing distress. She writes with sensitivity and compassion, filling a much needed void in discussion around the subject, and opening the door to more candid conversations - Katy Lindemann, Observer, for THE BRINK OF BEING

A much needed book on this difficult and often unspoken loss, that of early pregnancy ... both illuminating and consoling - Julia Samuel, author of Grief Works, for THE BRINK OF BEING

Wise and compassionate, Bueno is the friend (and expert) you want when you or a loved one suffers miscarriage - Caroline Leavitt, New York Times bestselling author of Pictures of You and Is This Tomorrow, for THE BRINK OF BEING

A thoughtful work that identifies and honours an important passage of life for a great many women - Julia Leigh, author of Avalanche, for THE BRINK OF BEING

Beautifully written and thoroughly researched, The Brink of Being is vital reading - Keith Stuart, author of The Boy Made of Blocks, for THE BRINK OF BEING

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