Closer Together: Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other
by Sophie Grégoire Trudeau
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"As a passionate advocate for mental health, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau believes that in order to know and accept ourselves fully, we need to understand why we think and feel the way we do, and recognize how our own unresolved issues are holding us back. And yet, all of us are capable of growth and positive change, if we're willing to stay open and curious throughout our lives. In Closer Together, Sophie shares moments from her own journey: from her childhood, through her struggles with an show more eating disorder in her teens and early adulthood; from a career as a speaker and television host to de facto first lady and mother of three. But above all, Sophie is a warm and empathetic connector, and her book is enriched by exclusive interviews with experts such as Gabor Maté, Liz Plank, Terrence Real, Catherine Price, Harville Hendrix, and Helen LaKelly Hunt--to name just a few--as she delves into the science behind our emotional signatures. She explores the questions that matter the most for our individual and collective growth, and in how we interact with others: How does the way we were raised contribute to our sense of self? How can we better prepare ourselves to deal with big emotions? What do we need from our relationships, and what can we contribute to them? What role do physical activity and creative pursuits play in mental health? How can we let go of what doesn't serve us and nurture what does? Drawing on her own mindfulness and yoga practices, Sophie also offers journaling prompts and other tools that will guide readers as they explore these questions in their own lives. In creating a space for openness, playfulness and creativity, Sophie inspires us to see that there are more things that bring us together than separate us, allowing us to stand in the light of our true potential."-- show lessTags
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Sophie Grégoire uses an anecdotal style to talk about her childhood, motherhood, marriage and professional career. During each stage of her life she reveals challenges that she faced and how she dealt with them, either successfully -- or not. After each of these personal pieces, she brings in a professional and interviews them about strategies to cope with such challenges. The professionals run the gamut, from psychologists, nutritionists, sports and mental health experts. The beauty of this book is that a reader who wouldn't normally pick up a self-health book gets the benefit of one anyway. The book will have a wide audience and will do a lot of good.
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