The Gifts of Imperfection: 10th Anniversary Edition: Features a new foreword and brand-new tools
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This tenth-anniversary edition of the game-changing #1 New York Times bestseller features a new foreword and new tools to make the work your own.
For over a decade, Brené Brown has found a special place in our hearts as a gifted mapmaker and a fellow traveler. She is both a social scientist and a kitchen-table friend whom you can always count on to tell the truth, make you laugh, and, on occasion, cry with you. And what’s now become a movement all started with The Gifts of Imperfection, which has sold more than two million copies in thirty-five different languages across the globe.
What transforms this book from words on a page to effective daily practices are the ten guideposts to wholehearted living. The guideposts not only help us understand the practices that will allow us to change our lives and families, they also walk us through the unattainable and sabotaging expectations that get in the way.
Brené writes, “This book is an invitation to join a wholehearted revolution. A small, quiet, grassroots movement that starts with each of us saying, ‘My story matters because I matter.’ Revolution might sound a little dramatic, but in this world, choosing authenticity and worthiness is an absolute act of resistance.”
From the Publisher
Publisher : Hazelden Publishing; Anniversary edition (March 1, 2022)
Language : English
Paperback : 208 pages
ISBN-10 : 1616499605
ISBN-13 : 978-1616499600
Reading age : 5 years and up
Item Weight : 9.6 ounces
Dimensions : 5.38 x 0.8 x 8.38 inches
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Ethan Rahimian –
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Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection is an inspiring and transformative guide for anyone striving to embrace their true self in a world that often demands perfection. With her characteristic warmth, wit, and research-driven insights, Brown invites readers on a journey toward wholehearted living—a concept rooted in authenticity, courage, and self-compassion.One of the book’s most compelling aspects is its practicality. Brown doesn’t just talk about the importance of vulnerability, belonging, and worthiness; she provides ten actionable guideposts to help readers cultivate these qualities in their own lives. Whether it’s letting go of perfectionism, embracing play and rest, or practicing gratitude, each guidepost feels attainable and deeply relevant.Brown’s approach to topics like shame and self-worth is refreshingly honest. Her ability to weave personal anecdotes with academic research makes the book both relatable and credible. For instance, her exploration of self-compassion and shame resilience is particularly impactful, as it challenges societal norms while offering tools for emotional healing and connection.The book also excels in its tone and structure. It’s conversational without being superficial and reflective without being overly dense. Brown’s anecdotes and humor lighten the weight of the subject matter, making it an accessible read for diverse audiences.If there’s one takeaway from The Gifts of Imperfection, it’s this: we are worthy of love and belonging as we are—not when we achieve perfection. This profound message has the power to shift perspectives and ignite meaningful change.Whether you’re navigating personal challenges, seeking deeper connections, or simply yearning to live a more authentic life, The Gifts of Imperfection is a must-read. It’s not just a book; it’s a companion for anyone daring to show up, be seen, and live bravely.
Amazon Customer –
Facing your imperfect self is hard, but so very worth it
Do you feel like you must “fake it” to be loved and accepted by others? It hurts, doesn’t it? I know.Do you live a life that is wholehearted and purposeful? I have realized that I do not. But I am striving to live more wholeheartedly, authentically, and purposefully.I believe in being a lifelong learner. I have read many books that have been helpful for personal, professional, and religious development, as well as some that are to much “fluff,” or that have been too narrow in their understanding and worldview to be truly helpful. Very rarely do I read such books more than once.Of all the books I read in the last 10 years, I believe “The Gifts of Imperfection” by Brené Brown has been the most useful.“The Gifts of Imperfection” has challenged me on the lived concepts of belonging, authenticity, love, resiliency, exhaustion as a status symbol, faith, compassion, joy, gratitude, play, rest, stillness, anxiety, perfectionism, self-numbing, fear of others and uncertainty, and the need to always be in control… among other things.That might sound like a lot to process. It is. And it also seems like all those areas are interconnected. In processing one area, ex: Cultivating Authenticity: Letting Go of What People Think, the concepts carry over into other areas, such as Cultivating Play and Rest: Letting Go of Exhaustion as a Status Symbol and Productivity as Self-Worth. How do those fit together? I do not need to run myself into the ground to attempt to earn other people’s approval. If I am not authentic, then any version people accept of me is not the real me.I need to be real about what I can manage and where I fall short, and I can stop and rest and recharge so that I can be healthier in my life and relationships with others. I do not need to let the approval of others control me.This is not a “Do this for 90 days and your life will be completely transformed” approach. It is a journey. One I expect I will sometimes do well in, and other times I will act of a place of fear and scarcity, and I will need to try again.And I will try again.For anyone who made it to the end of this review, I would encourage you to pick up the book. You might be surprised about what you learn about yourself and how you live. And you might learn how to begin this process of living wholeheartedly. Dr. Brown writes to the heart, and the concepts make so much sense.For anyone who is into audio books, I highly recommend you get the 10th anniversary edition audiobook. Brené Brown reads it, and she is amazing at bringing the content and concepts to life.
Ho Say Leow –
Great Book
Mignon –
This is not your typical research laden book with long technical descriptions that most people outside the field struggle to pronounce. Brene writes in a very down to earth and understandable way. Each chapter focuses on a single clearly defined topic that she simply defines with her own personal definition and clear descriptions . She also shares her own personal journey, trials and revelations in a friendly and light hearted way which makes reading this book feel more like a personal conversation with the author while she shares with you what she has learnt along the way.If you are looking for a book that will give you insight into living a wholehearted life, while not only coming to terms with you imperfections, but embracing them, then this is the book for you.Happy reading 😊
Cliente Amazon –
Brené Brown is fantastic! This book has changed the way I see myself and the world around me! Definitely great!
Nigel Nix –
Excellent
JOSE SPINALI –
El libro es excelente la autora es extraordinaria y te hace reflexionar a lo largo del libro sobre “Vivir a todo corazon” y porque lo más importante es ser nosotros mismos y ser felices en los diferentes ambitos de nuestra vida.Además en este libro destaca como el ser vulnerable es un gra demostración de coraje y valor y no una muestra de debilidad.Me fascinó este libro, lo recomiendo 100%