Best Self-Love Books for Women: Self-Compassion, Boundaries and Acceptance
Gentle books about being kinder to yourself: self-compassion, boundaries, acceptance and advice from writers who have been there. Every book here is in the Tori catalog, and each line says why it fits.
Kindness to yourself
2010The Gifts of ImperfectionBrené Brown
Self-help · HopefulBrené Brown's ten guideposts for letting go of perfectionism and living with worthiness.
2011Self-CompassionKristin NeffSelf-help · HopefulResearcher Kristin Neff on the power of being kind to yourself.
2003Radical AcceptanceTara BrachSelf-help · HopefulPsychologist Tara Brach shows how to meet fear and shame with kindness.
1984You Can Heal Your LifeLouise HaySelf-help · WarmLouise Hay proposes that thought patterns affect the body, and offers mirror work and affirmations.
Boundaries and honest advice
2021Set Boundaries, Find PeaceNedra Glover TawwabSelf-help · HopefulTherapist Nedra Glover Tawwab shows how to set healthy limits with family, friends and work.
2012Tiny Beautiful ThingsCheryl Strayed
Nonfiction · WarmCheryl Strayed answers readers' letters as Dear Sugar.
2012Daring GreatlyBrené BrownSelf-help · HopefulBrené Brown on why vulnerability takes courage and how it changes work, love and parenting.