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An anthem! A permission slip! Freedom to be us in full glory and messiness ... a fun and freeing read Melissa Hemsley What a powerful, freeing, thought-provoking read this is. I let out a breath I hadnt even realised I was holding Anna Mathur You do not have to be good. At some point, youll have absorbed the message that being good is to be calm, efficient and tidy. Wise and well-meaning people offer to help you become worthy, to be positive and productive and to always say yes, I can! But what if this is wrong? And what if some of the things weve been told are bad, are just as useful as the good? Blending science, expert interviews and practical advice, here is the flipside of everything weve been told we should be - and how the bad parts are really not so bad after all. Youll discover: - Why its helpful to feel angry - How its counterproductive to always be productive - How laziness can improve your relationships - Why your body is, and has always been, absolutely fine - How c.