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Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? - by Julie Smith

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  • Over 1 million copies sold worldwide!International Bestseller"Smart, insightful, and warm.
  • Author(s): Julie Smith
  • 368 Pages
  • Self Improvement, Personal Growth

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Over 1 million copies sold worldwide!

International Bestseller

"Smart, insightful, and warm. Dr. Julie is both the expert and wise friend we all need."--Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and co-host of the Dear Therapists podcast

Drawing on years of experience as a clinical psychologist, online sensation Dr Julie Smith provides the skills you need to navigate common life challenges and take charge of your emotional and mental health in her debut book.

Filled with secrets from a therapist's toolkit, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before teaches you how to fortify and maintain your mental health, even in the most trying of times. Dr Julie Smith's expert advice and powerful coping techniques will help you stay resilient, whether you want to manage anxiety, deal with criticism, cope with depression, build self-confidence, find motivation, or learn to forgive yourself. Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before tackles everyday issues and offers practical solutions in bite-sized, easy-to-digest entries which make it easy to quickly find specific information and guidance.

Your mental well-being is just as important as your physical well-being. Packed with proven strategies, Dr. Julie's empathetic guide offers a deeper understanding of how your mind works and gives you the insights and help you need to nurture your mental health every day. Wise and practical, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before might just change your life.



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"Smart, insightful, and warm. Dr. Julie is both the expert and wise friend we all need." -- Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and co-host of the "Dear Therapists" podcast

"Now more than ever, people are struggling with their mental health and Dr. Julie Smith delivers in a big way in "Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before." Her practical tips and tools are for anyone struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or depression. Readers will step away from this book feeling more resilient and able to take control of their own lives. If you want to feel like you have a therapist sitting across from you, empowering you with how to be your best self, this book is for you!" -- Nicole LePera, New York Times bestselling author of How to Do the Work

"Drawing on years of experience as a clinical psychologist in her debut book, Dr. Julie Smith provides readers with the skills they need to fortify and maintain their mental health." -- Fortune

"Warm and welcoming. Smith focuses on weighty topics that we all contend with, such as stress, grief, fear and self-doubt, and provides suggestions for how to work through these feelings . . . Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? is seasoned with compassionate insights." -- BookPage


Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.31 Inches (W) x .58 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 368
Genre: Self Improvement
Sub-Genre: Personal Growth
Publisher: HarperOne
Theme: Happiness
Format: Paperback
Author: Julie Smith
Language: English
Street Date: January 13, 2026
TCIN: 1002238649
UPC: 9780063227941
Item Number (DPCI): 247-33-2394
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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My therapist recommended this. I do as well
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This book is very informative and there’s a little sense of humor as well. I wish it was paperback but overall a great read.
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