Each day we face a barrage of images and messages from society and the media telling us who, what, and how we should be. We are led to believe that if we could only look perfect and lead perfect lives, we'd no longer feel inadequate. So most of us perform, please, and perfect, all the while thinking, 'What if I can't keep all of these balls in the air? Why isn't everyone else working harder and living up to my expectations? What will people think if I fail or give up? When can I stop proving myself?' In The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown, Ph.D., a leading expert on shame, authenticity and belonging, shares what she's learned from a decade of research on the power of Wholehearted Living a way of engaging with the world from a place of worthiness. In her ten guideposts, Brown engages our minds, hearts, and spirits as she explores how we can cultivate the courage, compassion, and connection to wake up in the morning and think 'No matter what gets done and how much is left undone, I am enough', And to go to bed at night thinking, 'Yes, I am sometimes afraid, but I am also brave'. And, 'yes, I am imperfect and vulnerable, but that doesn't change the truth that I am worthy of love and belonging.'
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This important book is about the lifelong journey from What will people think?' to I am enough.' Brown's unique ability to blend original research with honest storytelling makes reading The Gifts of Imperfection like having a long, uplifting conversation with a very wise friend who offers compassion, wisdom, and great advice. --Harriet Lerner, New York Times best-selling author of The Dance of Anger and The Dance of Connection
Brené Brown courageously tackles the dark emotions that get in the way of leading a fuller life; read this book and let some of that courage rub off on you. --Daniel H. Pink, New York Times best-selling author of A Whole New Mind
Courage, compassion, and connection: Through Brené's research, observations, and guidance, these three little words can open the door to amazing change in your life. --Ali Edwards, author of Life Artist
Brené Brown courageously tackles the dark emotions that get in the way of leading a fuller life; read this book and let some of that courage rub off on you. --Daniel H. Pink, New York Times best-selling author of A Whole New Mind
Courage, compassion, and connection: Through Brené's research, observations, and guidance, these three little words can open the door to amazing change in your life. --Ali Edwards, author of Life Artist
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Brené Brown, Ph.D., L.M.S.W., is a writer and research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, where she studies how shame affects the way people live, love, parent, work, and build relationships. A dynamic public speaker, she frequently presents on the topic of shame resilience at conferences and public events. Visit her popular blog ordinarycourage.com to learn more.
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By Yonmon
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EXCELLENT BOOK... I came across the Brene Browns web site via another 'self-help' motivational blogger. I found what she had to say made such sense without using overly academic language. This is the same with book - After recommending to many friends I found many had already bought the book and also thought it inspiring It deals with very personal issues of a persons own self-image and is wonderfully uplifting. She makes overcoming personal issue achievable. Brene Brown has spent many years researching this topic and it was good to read her own personal account of how she overcame and continues to work on her life. I really think that the fact that it is 'easy' and interesting reading helps. Highly Recommended - Wish she'd written 30 years ago!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Nana Bren
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I originally bought this as a kindle download, but then found it such an important book to me that I bought the hard copy too. Reading it alongside the authors other book on the subject, has started me on the path to feeling differently about myself and helped me to make some exciting changes in my life. Just as importantly, it has helped me to talk to other women including my daughters, about the issues she raises, and have found her findings to be relevent to nearly every woman. Most self help books leave me cold, but this author is definitely relevent to me. The only thing I would say is I am glad I read her other book, "I thought it was just me, but it isnt",first as its weightier and introduces some of her concepts in greater depth. Ideally read the two together and pass them round your important people.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By K. Walton
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See her talk on TED (google brene brown ted) and buy the book. I did. There is more in some of her (almost) throwaway comments than there is in some self-help books. She explains patiently but convincingly why you must be yourself: trying to fit in to what you think others want of you is a way to lose your soul. Buy the book because no one else will be so positive about shame; buy the book because it explains why happiness is not enough; buy the book because it's life affirming - she's been there, got it wrong and can tell you how and why.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Minty
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Brené Brown courageously exposes the nature and roots of her feelings of unworthiness and destructive behaviours, which she suddently discovers - to her utter shock - in the course of her own academic research into shame. Through sifting through her own experiences and thousands of contributions from correspondents, she forges her definitions of courage, compassion, and connection. She describes how she tackles the dark emotions that get in the way of leading a fuller life full of courage, compassion, and connection. I would recommend reading this encouraging book, as it may help you rediscover your own courage and personal resources. It has certainly encouraged me to read more books by Brene Brown.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I first heard of Brene Brown on a TED talk. I really like the personable way in which she writes. She is not afraid to research difficult emotional concepts and she includes many personal, brave and courageous anecdotes.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By French Dawn
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I'm not going to add anything about the book content, I think the other reviews give enough information there. Instead I'll tell you what reading the book has done for me. Before I read this book I was knee deep in shame and misery and wondered where to find the help I needed. I have read plenty of 'self-help' books but I have never read anything that inspired me to change how I viewed myself and the world so much. I've also read Brené's other book - I Thought It Was Just Me... and this is another must read, but if you have to choose then 'The Gifts of Imperfection' is the one. Whilst it doesn't replace therapy and having good support networks it certainly enables you to work out why you're worth working for. I've given copies to people and recommended the book to others.
33 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book a few weeks ago, after watching a YouTube clip on Worthiness. I loved the thinking and her honesty. It deals with shame, guilt, perfectionism - all of which seems to run together, and all of which prevent us living our life to the full. I've recommended it to everyone I know and passed copies on, blogged about it at happinessvirus (wordpress) and on Facebook... It's one of those books that everyone should read...
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By A. Rennie
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Having seen her TED talk on The Power of vulnerability I was drawn to the books and have read this one in just a couple of days. It seems to capture so much of what has been going round in my head but that I had no words for. Finally I realise it is not about being good enough or not good enough. Simply be enough! Don't read this book if you are not prepared to open your mind and heart!
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A must read for anyone on a journey of self discovery
I usually avoid self-help books, especially ones by Americans as I find they tend to be full of psychobabble and that irritates me. Read more
Published 8 days ago by S. Liveing
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Repetitive
I'm an avid fan of Brene and loved her ealier work. This I found to be repetitive and really not adding much to the original concepts. Read more
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I love this book
I first saw brena brown on the OWN network (oprah) and loved her, this book is amazing. would recommend it
Published 1 month ago by christine lockett
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A well researched and written account of an age old problem.
I love the wavy Brene writes, She keeps it simple and real and is a pleasure to read. I thoroughly recommend her other books 'I thought it was just me' and 'Daring Greatly'
Published 1 month ago by alimcc
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This book is a gift...
I have loved Brene Brown since I first saw her Houston TEDx talk about 2 years ago. This book adds breadth and depth to what she share on that talk and resonated with me very... Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. Trafford
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I bought this bought on the advice of my cognitive behaviour therapist. Being dyslexic I find this book difficult to read. It is not written simply enough for me. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs L M Hughes
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Excellent read.
I feel this book has helped me to understand many things about myself. Consequently I have been able to let some baggage go and for that alone it has been worth every penny. Read more
Published 2 months ago by sunny123
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Fantastic
Insightful, funny, down to earth and real (authentic to use her language). This is not a patronising self help book but an invitation to exploration. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Watto
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Excellent book !
Loved this book from start to finish. Brené addresses difficult subjects, such as shame, vulnerability, acceptance and stress, in such a pleasant and enjoyable way that I... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Alejandra Baron Cordido
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Brilliant book
Bought initially for a friend (having seen the TED online Brene Brown lecture) I dipped into the book and am now going to have to buy another copy for that friend :-)
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