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Self Compassion Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Kristin Neff (Author), Katherine Fenton (Narrator), Yellow Kite (Publisher)
4.5 out of 5 stars 6,656 ratings

Kristin Neff, PhD is a professor in human development whose 10 years of research forms the basis of her timely and highly listenable book. Self Compassion offers a powerful solution for combating the current malaise of depression, anxiety and self criticism that comes with living in a pressured and competitive culture.

Through tried and tested exercises, listeners learn the three core components that will help replace negative and destructive measures of self worth and success with a kinder and nonjudgmental approach in order to bring about profound life change and deeper happiness.

Self Compassion recognises that we all have weaknesses and limitations, but in accepting this we can discover new ways to achieve improved self confidence and contentment and reach our highest potential. Simply, easily and compassionately.

Kristin Neff's expert and practical advice offers a completely new set of personal development tools that will benefit everyone.

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  1. Listening Length
    10 hours and 56 minutes
  2. Author
    Kristin Neff
  3. Narrator
    Katherine Fenton
  4. Audible release date
    28 Nov. 2019
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Yellow Kite
  7. ASIN
    B07Z8BDVG2
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 10 hours and 56 minutes
Author Kristin Neff
Narrator Katherine Fenton
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.co.uk Release Date 28 November 2019
Publisher Yellow Kite
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07Z8BDVG2
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4.5 out of 5 stars
6,656 global ratings

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Customers find this book enlightening and life-changing, appreciating its practical exercises and how it can change one's life through self-compassion. The book is easy to read and understand, with one customer noting it can be read multiple times. They value its writing quality, with one review highlighting its scientific research-based approach, and find it effective, with one mentioning it helped them through a difficult time. Customers value the book's comfort level, with one noting it helps with grief and anxiety, while another appreciates its relatable pacing.

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48 customers mention ‘Insight’45 positive3 negative

Customers find the book enlightening and helpful, appreciating its practical exercises and case studies.

"...even better care of ourselves than usual and this book is full of good advice on how to do just that." Read more

"...but that's ok - its just a different style to read, both with plenty of examples and case studies to illustrate their points." Read more

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"brilliant and helpful book. I have and am learning a great deal from this very readable and readily understandable book. Not too much psychobable!" Read more

30 customers mention ‘Life-changing’30 positive0 negative

Customers find the book life-changing, describing it as an uplifting read that can transform your life. One customer mentions how it helped them accept and embrace the lows of life, while another notes how it taught them to soothe themselves.

"...Self-compassion, self-appreciation, gratitude and compassion for others are truly key to sustainable happiness, wellbeing and inner peace." Read more

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"A life changing book:the ideas seem so obvious that I found myself 'yeah yeah, tell me something new..'ing, and then I had this disconcerting..." Read more

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23 customers mention ‘Readability’22 positive1 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and understand, with one mentioning it can be read multiple times.

"...I have and am learning a great deal from this very readable and readily understandable book. Not too much psychobable!" Read more

"Fab! great easy to read book and lots of easy to use advice" Read more

"I found this book very easy to read and useful for work with my clients in therapy. It is always helpful to have case studies which were included." Read more

"Well written ,easy to understand ,sound advice. Used as part of my self compassion therapy. It worked well for me." Read more

12 customers mention ‘Pacing’10 positive2 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book positive, with one mentioning it provides a surprisingly challenging introduction to self-love, while another notes it's easy to relate to and serves as a gift to thrive in life.

"This book is easy to relate to, very enlightening and has the potential to change the way we see ourselves" Read more

"...on myself because this book taught me it is ok to be loving and kind to yourself...." Read more

"Excellent. Highly recommended ... this book reminds you to love yourself" Read more

"Funny, friendly and useful, this is a surprisingly challenging introduction to self love which is written in a very warm and approachable style...." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Effectiveness’10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book effective, with one mentioning it helped them enormously through a difficult time, while another notes it makes life easier and provides achievable exercises.

"Effective book giving guidance on how to be kinder to yourself. Uses a lot of mindfulness techniques to help with the journey...." Read more

"This book has helped me a lot, while reading it I experienced a couple of challenges and was able to practice the principles taught which enabled me..." Read more

"...advice on how to go about it with manageable and achievable exercises...." Read more

"Helped my daughter greatly" Read more

10 customers mention ‘Writing quality’9 positive1 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with one noting it is well written and supported by scientific research, while another mentions it is written in everyday language.

"Excellent honest and well.written book . Offers practical exercises. Has made me think much better of.myself." Read more

"Well written ,easy to understand ,sound advice. Used as part of my self compassion therapy. It worked well for me." Read more

"Best book ever - please everybody read this; so well written." Read more

"This book is wellwritten and easy to understand whilst not talking down...." Read more

9 customers mention ‘Comfort level’9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book comforting, with one mentioning it provides soothing relief during difficult times, while another notes it helps with anxiety and grief.

"A very insightful and comforting book. Makes life easier." Read more

"...for others are truly key to sustainable happiness, wellbeing and inner peace." Read more

"Kristin describes what self compassion is and how it can help us feel more comfortable, peaceful and appreciative of our lives...." Read more

"...turned my life experience completely around to one that is filled with much more calm, clarity, happiness and hope...." Read more

7 customers mention ‘Clarity’5 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the clarity of the book, finding it helpful and easy to use, with one customer noting it's not patronizing.

"Fab! great easy to read book and lots of easy to use advice" Read more

"I liked this book it was helpful without being patronising. Some good reminders and helpful ways to talk to yourself" Read more

"Trite , occasionally judgmental and usually pretty obvious, I thought the premise was weak and though I fully embrace the concept I don't think the..." Read more

"A life changing book:the ideas seem so obvious that I found myself 'yeah yeah, tell me something new..'ing, and then I had this disconcerting..." Read more

Amazing book! Life changing!
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Amazing book! Life changing!
I’m half way through this book and I’ve highlighted so many pieces of wisdom & learning that I’ll be returning to again & again as part of my healing journey! For me personally, the timing of this book is key - I’m working with a therapist regarding childhood trauma & doing other growth work. This book alongside that is perfect for my healing journey. I would recommend this book to anyone who is their own worst critic and is open to being kinder to themselves and accepting to be human is to be flawed. Thank you Kristen Neff.
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  • J. J. Simpson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must read if you've been too self critical
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 August 2025
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    Excellent honest and well.written book . Offers practical exercises. Has made me think much better of.myself.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Transformative and inspiring
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 January 2025
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    Very enlightening and inspiring book. Some of the language, words & concepts are a bit dated and are indicative of the time in which the book was written, but there are certainly universal truths that transcend space, time, culture, religion and gender within this book.

    Self-compassion, self-appreciation, gratitude and compassion for others are truly key to sustainable happiness, wellbeing and inner peace.
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  • Emo
    4.0 out of 5 stars Self compassion
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 May 2018
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    A very readable and enlightening book. The concept of self compassion and compassion for others is a particular interest of mine and combined with my meditation and church activities gives me the focus to be with my general anxiety disorder.
    This book covers these subjects and it has reinforced my beliefs
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  • Rachel New
    5.0 out of 5 stars Transformative book backed up by scientific evidence
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 June 2022
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    I learnt so much from this book about how to cope with the ups and downs of life and not be overwhelmed by my emotions.

    Self-compassion is a much better source of happiness and contentment than self-esteem, as the book and Dr Neff's studies show.

    There are plenty of stories from her own life plus a few good jokes to make it an easy read, although you'll want to take time to get the most out of the practical exercises too.

    I'll be coming back to this book again and again for myself as well as in my coaching work. I am now recommending it to my clients to read.
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  • David McCourt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Life-changing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 January 2021
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    Came across Kristin Neff’s work on self-compassion a couple of months ago while experiencing an episode of high anxiety, which later spiralled into a deep depression. Two months later and, in combination with practicing meditation and receiving counselling, Kristin Neff’s Self-Compassion has turned my life experience completely around to one that is filled with much more calm, clarity, happiness and hope.

    What I have experienced through reading Self-Compassion is nothing short of profound and life-changing. I am hopeful that what I have gained from Kristin’s guidance will remain with me throughout my life and will enhance my life experience significantly in the long term.

    I never realised just how self-critical a person I was until I read this book. It’s helped me to realise how I’ve deepened, or even created, my own suffering at significant times during my life. I only wish I’d found this book sooner!

    If you have a young teenage friend or relative who is having a tough time or appears a little lost - gift them this book. I can only imagine how much easier my life would have been during those critical years, had I had the power of self-compassion to tap into. I also believe that it doesn’t matter what age you are - anyone can benefit from Kristin’s teachings.

    A truly wonderful book that may just help you to lift yourself out of a deep pit of despair, or raise your happiness to even higher levels than you’ve ever experienced before.

    Thank you for all your help Kristin.
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  • Helen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book! Life changing!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 October 2023
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    I’m half way through this book and I’ve highlighted so many pieces of wisdom & learning that I’ll be returning to again & again as part of my healing journey! For me personally, the timing of this book is key - I’m working with a therapist regarding childhood trauma & doing other growth work. This book alongside that is perfect for my healing journey. I would recommend this book to anyone who is their own worst critic and is open to being kinder to themselves and accepting to be human is to be flawed. Thank you Kristen Neff.
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    Helen
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Amazing book! Life changing!

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 October 2023
    I’m half way through this book and I’ve highlighted so many pieces of wisdom & learning that I’ll be returning to again & again as part of my healing journey! For me personally, the timing of this book is key - I’m working with a therapist regarding childhood trauma & doing other growth work. This book alongside that is perfect for my healing journey. I would recommend this book to anyone who is their own worst critic and is open to being kinder to themselves and accepting to be human is to be flawed. Thank you Kristen Neff.
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    3.0 out of 5 stars Hard going for dyslexic
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 April 2025
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    If you find reading a chore don't get this book..
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  • Tim Craik-Hyde
    5.0 out of 5 stars A life-changing perspective that everyone should read and practice
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 June 2023
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    I was drawn to this book through watching Kristin Neff’s TED talk, and was deeply impressed and moved by the power of this notion of how to relate to oneself. I was raised in a fundamentalist religion that actively taught the opposite-a message of self-denial and self-hate. However, even after leaving this religion, I’ve found that my experience of secular western culture has also encouraged a lack of self recognition, in favour of an emphasis on living up to someone else’s ideals. This refreshing take on how to relate to the self has been life-changing for me, because it actually presents a solid argument for ‘why’ and substantive detail on the ‘how’. I’m deeply grateful to Kristin for sharing this with the world and for the difference it’s already making in my life.
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  • Client d'Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Parfait !
    Reviewed in France on 4 May 2023
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    Livraison rapide ! Merci
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great but I like the new burnout book best!
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on 14 March 2025
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    This book is great but I like the author's new book on burnout more because I find it a bit more relevant to today's problems, clearer and more concise, and updated with the author's newer concepts of tender and fierce concepts of self compassion.
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  • Anastasia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible!
    Reviewed in Australia on 16 August 2022
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    This book has some revolutionary ideas, I can’t believe how something so simple can be so effective. I’ve been able to mindfully practice self compassion for a few weeks now and it has changed my life and my outlook on life. The book is beautifully written and it’s just such a joy to read. It has also mentioned another book, on nonviolent communication which I now practice too in conjunction to self compassion. Im so grateful for this book!
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  • Mariia Nikolaienko
    1.0 out of 5 stars Bad quality of the product
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on 11 June 2025
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    Got the book in a bad condition
    The cover of the book is wrinkled and torn in some places
    For this price it’s very bad quality
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  • Johnna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful strategy for life
    Reviewed in Spain on 12 January 2018
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    It is the kindest gentlest book I've ever read, it is nicer to me than I've ever been to myself! And that is basically the idea behind self-compassion. The hard part is putting it into practice! Easy to read and keeps your interest; definitely not one of those new age psychology books that just has you thinking positively and telling you that putting on your rose colored glasses is the secret to being happy. That's the great part, this book give you permission to be sad, and give yourself a hug and tell yourself that things really suck right now but it will be OK, while most of our self talk usually just tell us to "get over it.. and fast"....it's so mean when you think about it! Also, I've found that this book has made me more compassionate towards strangers, and a better friend to those who are going through a hard time themselves. It is not the end all strategy, but definitely a powerful tool to have in your in your tool kit for life.
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