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The Book of Knowing

Know how you think, change how you feel
By Gwendoline Smith
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'This book has given our daughter life's most essential skill: the ability to notice and manage her thoughts. This skill has fundamentally changed her present and her future. We will be forever grateful.' Scarlett's mum Written in an accessible and humorous style, The Book of Knowing... Read More
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Learn to understand the way you think and you will be able to deal with many of life's difficult moments.

'This book is gold. It uses such clear, easy-to-read language.' Rachel Grunwell New Zealand Herald

'If only I had read this book when I was a teen, I would've saved myself years of confusion and torment.' Ghazaleh Golbakhsh, Villainesse

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'This book has given our daughter life's most essential skill: the ability to notice and manage her thoughts. This skill has fundamentally changed her present and her future. We will be forever grateful.' Scarlett's mum

Written in an accessible and humorous style, The Book of Knowing teaches you to know what's going on in your mind and how to get your feelings under control. It will help you adapt and feel better about your place in the world.

Psychologist Gwendoline Smith uses her broad scientific knowledge and experience to explain in clear and simple language what's happening when you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and confused.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781988547107

Publisher: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2019

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 175g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Gwendoline Smith B Soc Sci, M Soc Sci (hons), Dip Clin Psych is a clinical psychologist, speaker, blogger and the author of the books The Book of Overthinking, The Book of Angst and others. She also goes by the name Dr Know.

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