The Gifts of Imperfection
by Brené Brown
Brené Brown's ten guideposts for letting go of perfectionism and living with worthiness
Ten guideposts for wholehearted living
Brené Brown, a research professor, writes about shame, perfectionism and worthiness. The book is organised around ten guideposts for what she calls wholehearted living, such as cultivating authenticity, self-compassion and rest. The cover subtitle: let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy practical, idea-driven nonfiction.
More about this book
Who
Brené Brown, a researcher who writes to the reader directly.
World
Everyday life, relationships and work.
What makes it different
The ideas come from the author's research on vulnerability and shame, and are set out as ten short guideposts.
Feel
Warm and encouraging.
Facts
Genre
Self-help · Self-acceptance · Courage · Wholeheartedness
Length
202 pages · ≈ 6 h
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