Grow Up

Becoming the Parent Your Kids Deserve

De: Gary John Bishop

Narrado por: Gary John Bishop

The New York Times bestselling author of Unfu*k Yourself helps cut through our anxieties about being a “good parent” so we can take charge of our lives and show our kids how to take charge of their own.

Gary John Bishop has helped millions of people break free of self-sabotaging behaviors. Yet we all seem to feel like we’re failing at this thing called parenting. Common wisdom isn’t working—our kids are struggling. Gary argues we don’t need more tips, tricks, and techniques, we need an overhaul of who we are. We’re never going to measure up to the “perfect parent” model we’ve built up in our heads—a Frankenstein version of mom and dad cobbled together from our childhoods, our parents, cultural ideals, social media, and everything in between.

We want to be good parents, but our pasts hold us back. If you’re thinking: “I can’t be a good parent because I had a sh---y childhood, bad parents, or a traumatic experience”—stop! Let go of what came before and start taking action in the present to be the person that nurtures their child from a place of love, forgiveness, and integrity. By doing so, you are modeling and equipping your kids to confidently face the world and thrive.

Whether you are a parent, want to be a parent, or simply have parents, this book will cut to the heart of who you are and how you show up in the world—to fully take charge of the direction of your life and show your kids how to follow theirs.

©2023 Gary John Bishop (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers

This is PARENTING!! The straightforward version. No BS!!

This was an amazing read! I love Gary John Bishop because he always tells you like it is. It’s helped me navigate the “7 year old change” in my son. It put things into perspective of what’s going on in his little mind. 100% recommend and will be sending it to anyone I know parent or not! It’s also great for figuring yourself out and how to get over things from your own childhood! My only complaint is it wasn’t longer.

A Must Read

I discovered Gary John Bishop in 2020. He tells it like it is and this book Grow Up is for anyone whether you are a parent or not. I love hearing Gary's voice and his message is always spot on. I am a parent of a 27 year old and thought I had blown it as a parent. Gary's message is reassuring and gives you something to think about. I will listen to this book again and green something different each time I listen.Thank you Gary for giving me the tools to to support my daughters move to her own apartment within the next year. I am more ready having listened to your book.

life changing

I cannot advertise how important this book is for everyone. Not only prep parents, but just for any human being.

Hits home in so many ways- life-changing!

Looking directly at the relationships in our lives, with decency and compassion, this book turns on the light. From it, I can take concrete steps to understand my self and my family better and pick up the pieces.

Gary does it AGAIN!!

The art of storytelling is a true talent here. I love how he’s able to put things in ways I’ve never considered before. I’m definitely going to implement this I into my life and parenting.

Must Read!

"Grow Up" by Gary John Bishop is an absolute game-changer for anyone seeking to break free from the pressures of being a "good parent" and embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

In this book, Bishop challenges the notion that we need more parenting tips, tricks, and techniques, and instead urges us to undergo a profound transformation from within. He guides us through the process of letting go of our pasts and embracing a new way of being as parents.

One of the most compelling aspects of "Grow Up" is Bishop's ability to address the impact of our own childhoods, upbringing, and societal influences on our parenting styles. He encourages us to break free from the mold of the "perfect parent" we have constructed in our minds, which often holds us back from truly connecting with and nurturing our children.

This book is not just for parents; it is for anyone who has ever had parents or aspires to be a parent. Bishop's profound insights compel us to reflect deeply on who we are and how we show up in the world. He empowers us to take charge of our lives, guiding us to become the best versions of ourselves and inspiring our children to follow suit.

Right to the point, thank you!

I appreciate the author's powerful and inspiring writing style. The book feels like a conversation with a trusted old friend, offering honest and direct insights for the reader's ultimate benefit. Truly impactful and engaging!

Completely Different than what I expected

This is definitely not for the easily offended. Bishop gets right up in your business and makes you take a hard look in the mirror. He had me asking, “why is he getting so much in to my past and relationship w my parents while I’m asking about parenting my kids?” The answer I found, was that I wouldn’t be asking for parenting help if I didnt have some things to fix w myself. After all you can’t make chicken salad from chicken..
We gotta fix ourselves, our blame and biases, before we attempt to help our kids.
An amazing read, truly eye opening, and even tough at times. Highly recommend.

another winner

Gary once again nails accountability and brings it forward as it relates to being a parent

♡

Loved hearing this directly from the author! I started sharing it before I was done listening myself.