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    Title
    The Gifts of Imperfection
    Subtitle
    Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to be and Embrace Who You are
    Authors and contributors
    By (author) Brene Brown
    Physical properties
    Format: Paperback
    Number of pages: 220
    Width: 153 mm
    Height: 228 mm
    Thickness: 11 mm
    Weight: 250 g
    Audience
    General/trade
    Language
    English
    ISBN
    ISBN 13: 9781592858491
    ISBN 10: 159285849X
    Classifications
    Dewey: 158
    BISAC category code: SEL021000
    BISAC category code: SEL032000
    BISAC category code: SEL009000
    BIC subject category: VSP
    Nielsen BookScan Product Class: T17.9
    Dewey: 158.1
    BISAC category code: SEL023000
    Publisher
    Hazelden Information & Educational Services
    Imprint name
    Hazelden Information & Educational Services
    Publication date
    10 March 2011
    Publication City/Country
    Minneapolis/US
    Main description
    '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 ArtistIn The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown, a leading expert on shame, authenticity, and belonging, shares ten guideposts on the power of Wholehearted living—a way of engaging with the world from a place of worthiness.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.