Grow

by Frankie Bridge

In GROW , Sunday Times bestselling author Frankie Bridge opens up about her journey with her maternal mental health. Part narrative exploration, part first aid manual for mothers this book will discuss the hidden growing pains which take place when you become a parent.Its chapters cover the HOW TOs, WHAT IFs?, WILL Is? and WHY DOs? anxious questions all mothers ask themselves when they believe they are doing it wrong whilst also offering a brutally honest account of how hard it can be to grow a baby and raise a child whilst you are still growing into yourself.The book will combine Frankie's mental health journey into motherhood with the notes of psychologist, Maleha Khan, who will unpack the problems she experienced as she became a mother. It will also include additional guidance and parental advice from the UK's leading paediatrician Dr Ed Abrahamson.Fans of'Brave and beautiful... a first aid manual for your mind.'- Adam Kay, bestselling author of This is Going To Hurt'Very readable. Very relatable. Intensely moving but also full of practical advice.'- Alastair Campbell

Hardcover

Published August 19, 2021

Reviews

[Sheila Compton · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book that new mothers should read before they give birth and start feeling guilty about not being the perfect mother. The personal narrative accompanied by the professional thoughts and comments are very well balanced.

[Heather Willoughby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brilliant
Can relate to a lot of this and love Frankie ❤️

[Katie Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just what I needed to hear! Very honest and easy to read!

[Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

A heartfelt and honest examination of the transformative changes that having a child can bring to your life. Frankie intersperses advice from her therapist and medical expert to support her anecdotal reflections on her journey into motherhood.

Frankie's chapter on changing body image was refreshingly real. I hope that the more often we read books like these that the faster new parents can confidently seek professional support in the perinatal period.

[Mary McGowan · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent read for new and relatively new mothers. I wish I'd had this book at the start of my journey but had given me lots of food for thought and the realisation that we're not alone and every other mother is muddling her way through it all without the manual they forgot to give you in the delivery suite.

[Courtney-Jade · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5⭐️ some interesting topics discussed that leave you with things to think about, however I felt some bits were repetitive and the writing was a bit basic. A great book to start the conversation in parental mental health though!

[Lauren Nicol Deaton · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book I will probably refer back to at some point as I thought it was quite interesting and trusting considering Frankie has 2 children of her own. Despite her having a "village" she doesn't brag or boast about it. She talks about how lucky she is to have help which is also really honest of her.

[Caroline Croezen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short but very honest with some helpful parenting tips. Would be more suitable to parents of babies I think.

[Nicola Allan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not the most relevant book for me right now 😅 but super informative and reassuring

[Kaley Macis-Riley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good insight to motherhood and mental health but not my favourite writing.

[Ashleigh Walton · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really lovely insight into Frankie’s motherhood journey & struggles with mental health in motherhood which I found incredibly relatable.

[Farhana Ara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Candid
Simply written and easy to read
Perfect for new mothers