Book review: Why love matters: How affection shapes a baby’s brain. Sue Gerhardt. London, Routledge, 2008. 256pp, ISBN 9781583918173

Irene Stevens

Book review: Why love matters: How affection shapes a baby’s brain. Sue Gerhardt. London, Routledge, 2008. 256pp, ISBN 9781583918173

Irene Stevens

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I found out about this book from a good friend who was pregnant. When I heard the name of the book, I thought 'Oh yes….cuddly self-help book for mums-to-be' and dismissed it without another thought. I was, however, encouraged to return to it after hearing Professor David Howe speak about the biological basis of attachment at the SIRCC national conference in Crieff this year….. and I am so glad that I did.

Original language	English
Number of pages	2
Journal	Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care
Volume	8
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - 31 Oct 2009

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self help
love
positive mental health
child care

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Book review: Why love matters: How affection shapes a baby’s brain. Sue Gerhardt. London, Routledge, 2008. 256pp, ISBN 9781583918173

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