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What one book do you think *all* MNers should read?

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Pruni · 09/02/2007 16:58

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Saturn74 · 09/02/2007 17:01

'How Children Fail' by John Holt.
I believe every parent with a child in the education system would benefit from reading it.

finecheese · 09/02/2007 17:08

The Corrections by jonathan franzen because its the most amazing, funny and sad book about the fragility and strength of family relationships. It is a good reminder of how not to be and how people react differently to the way they've been brought up. I love it!

finecheese · 09/02/2007 17:09

Which book would you suggest Pruni?

NadineBaggott · 09/02/2007 17:10

How to be a chilled out parent

I don't know if it's been written yet but it should be

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Pruni · 09/02/2007 17:16

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finecheese · 09/02/2007 17:19

mmm that sounds somehow serene

kittywaitsfornumber6 · 09/02/2007 17:22

'John Holt' has also written 'discipline without tears' which is very good. I think he makes an awful lot of sense and is not namby pamby right on.

danceswithnewboots · 09/02/2007 17:24

Best friend's guide to toddlers - Vicky Iovine

Obviously only relevant if you are at that stage or going to be at that stage but it is a funny and frank book about the realities of raising toddlers without the 'oh I'm such a failure, fabian only had one organic meal today' type tone.

Bucketsofdynomite · 11/02/2007 16:05

Northern Lights by Philip Pullman. I aspire to be as stylish and eeeeviiiiil a mother as Lyra's.

Beetrootccio · 11/02/2007 16:09

Artaud for Beginners

wotzsaname · 11/02/2007 16:09

'Heart of Fire' by Senait Mehari. From Child Soldier to Soul Singer.
A true story which would make most of us realise how lucky we and our children are.

RustyBear · 11/02/2007 16:12

"Get Out of My Life, But First Take Me and Alex into Town: A Parents Guide to the New Teenager" With children seemingly becoming teenagers earlier & earlier, this is a book we all need to read at some point - it really makes sense - even DD admitted it got it right.

newandimproved · 12/02/2007 13:15

Right, I've just ordered the Get out of Town book. Thanks for that! Sounds ace!

Molesworth · 12/02/2007 13:24

If This is a Man by Primo Levi

Also big fan of John Holt

LittleBoSheep · 12/02/2007 13:37

Toddler taming by Dr Christopher Green.

Even if it doesnt help you will have a bit of an "ive been there" laugh...plus (hopefully) his accounts of what other peoples toddlers do will make yours seem like a walk in the park and keep things in perspective.

deweydell · 13/02/2007 20:20

A Life's Work by Rachel Cusk. SO honest. SO scary and amazing.

franca70 · 13/02/2007 20:34

any book by bruno bettleheim

Spidermama · 13/02/2007 20:38

Anything by Steve Biddulph.

The Continuum Concept by Jean Leid - erm - loff I think.

Yes to John Holt.

Nothing by SWMNBN.

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