Brya Hanon has written a wonderful book, but like she says in the beginning, work through it slowly. If it feels overwhelming, do it with a counselor that you trust. I believe this book will be a huge blessing to the reader!

This is a book that needs time. It isn't one to just sit down and read, it takes time for reflection, prayer and working through memories and feelings. I wouldn't say this is only for Catholics, as a Christian I felt it spoke to me well.

I am going to keep returning to this book, using it to refocus. It is useful to go back to and take time to consider.

I don't have much experience with self help style books for comparison, but this book is helpful.

I had thought I had left my inner child behind long ago. After all, I was a full-grown woman and had to attend to "grown up" agenda items all day long.

But reading Befriending Your Inner Child: A Catholic Approach to Healing and Wholeness had a profound effect on me. Author Brya Hanan does a magnificent job of explaining the concept of the inner child--and why we need to make friends with him or her in order to live a life of freedom.

My skepticism quickly disappeared as I read Hanan's insightful reflections. The examples the author gives are quite accessible and on-point. The book aids the reader in reclaiming his or her stature as an image of God.

I found the book to be conducive to deep prayer and meditation. Kudos to Hanan for creating a work which will definitely stand the test of time.

I love this book because Brya allows us to get vulnerable and understand the different parts of us by guiding us through meditations and exercises. Brya teaches us that we all have a child within wounded and screaming to be heard. Throughout the book you will learn not only to hear the inner child but that it’s ok to suffer with them seek to truly understand their heart and heal with them. she equips us with tools like the 5 A’s to better understand how to comfort them, and challenge them to become everything god intended us to be our imago dei. If you’re serious about self development, making mends with your past and growing into the best versions of yourself this books for you!

"Befriending Your Inner Child: A Catholic Approach to Healing and Wholeness" it's a game-changer! First off, can we just appreciate how comforting and relatable Hanan's writing style is? It's like having a heart-to-heart with a wise friend who totally gets it. This book dives into the nitty-gritty of our emotional baggage and why it's crucial to give our inner child some TLC. What I loved most is how she doesn't just preach; she shares her own struggles and gives practical tools to help you nurture your inner child. Plus, those "Befriend Work" exercises in each chapter? Gold. If you're looking to make peace with your past and deepen your faith along the way, give this book a shot. Trust me, your inner child will thank you for it.

Thank you NetGalley for this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.