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The tenth-anniversary edition of the game-changing #1New York Timesbestseller, featuring a new foreword.

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-fivedifferent 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.”
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Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston, where she holds the Huffington Foundation Endowed Chair at the Graduate College of Social Work. She also holds the position of visiting professor in management at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business.Brené has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She is the author of six #1 New York Times bestsellers and is the host of two award-winning podcasts, Unlocking Us and Dare to Lead.Brené’s books have been translated into more than 30 languages, and her titles include Atlas of the Heart, Dare to Lead, Braving the Wilderness, Rising Strong, Daring Greatly, and The Gifts of Imperfection. With Tarana Burke, she co-edited the bestselling anthology You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience. Brené’s TED talk on the Power of Vulnerability is one of the top five most-viewed TED talks in the world, with over 60 million views. Brené is the first researcher to have a filmed lecture on Netflix, and in March 2022, she launched a new show on HBO Max that focuses on her latest book, Atlas of the Heart.Brené spends most of her time working in organizations around the world, helping develop braver leaders and more courageous cultures.She lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband, Steve. They have two children, Ellen and Charlie, and a weird Bichon named Lucy.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Audio
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ Sept. 22 2020
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Unabridged
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593340868
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593340868
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 136 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.98 x 2.87 x 14.99 cm
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Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston, where she holds the Huffington Foundation Endowed Chair at the Graduate College of Social Work. She also holds the position of visiting professor in management at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business.

Brené has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She is the author of six #1 New York Times best sellers and is the host of two award-winning Spotify podcasts, Unlocking Us and Dare to Lead.

Brené’s books have been translated into more than 30 languages, and her titles include Atlas of the Heart, Dare to Lead, Braving the Wilderness, Rising Strong, Daring Greatly, and The Gifts of Imperfection. With Tarana Burke, she co-edited the best-selling anthology You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience.

Brené’s TED talk on the Power of Vulnerability is one of the top five most-viewed TED talks in the world, with over 50 million views. Brené is the first researcher to have a filmed lecture on Netflix, and in March 2022, she launched a new show on HBO Max that focuses on her latest book, Atlas of the Heart.

Brené spends most of her time working in organizations around the world, helping develop braver leaders and more-courageous cultures. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband, Steve. They have two children, Ellen and Charlie, and a weird Bichon named Lucy.

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great choice
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    Excellent book, I really enjoyed this book. It felt like the author was talking directly to me. It helped me see that I don’t need to be perfect to be enough. I felt comforted and understood while reading, and it gave me the courage to accept myself more. I’m glad I found it.
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    Reviewed in Canada on October 1, 2024
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    I got the package a day after I ordered it.
    It’s the first book my therapist recommended to me as I struggle with perfectionist mentality.
    The cover in itself was very interesting enough.
    The content was great and the concepts easily flowed as I read.
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    Reviewed in Canada on October 1, 2024
    I got the package a day after I ordered it.
    It’s the first book my therapist recommended to me as I struggle with perfectionist mentality.
    The cover in itself was very interesting enough.
    The content was great and the concepts easily flowed as I read.
    I loved it.
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  • Ken Showalter
    4.0 out of 5 stars An Interesting Writing about Self Discovery
    Reviewed in Canada on June 1, 2020
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    This book was a lot more interesting to me than her last book "I Thought it was Just Me'. I found it a bit wordy and, although she included may life examples, it was helpful to isolate and pinpoint issues I find myself dealing with. It seems that she spends a lot of time talking about the trivial things in life that many people deal with and have trouble addressing and really doesn't deal with larger issues. Having said that, many trivial issues are symptoms of larger issues and, in that vein, does put light on view points that may have not been previously noticed. Overall, it was an ok read and I did get some value from it.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Life is short. How do you want to live in yours?
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    A must read for anyone who overthinks, is self-conscious, lives with anxiety, and would like more self-confidence.

    Brene’s book organizes information on how we look at ourselves in a negative way and provides practical suggestions on how to address it. She writes appropriately for the intended audience. Not clinically (not that there is anything wrong with that) and with humour. What I appreciate is her sharing her own experiences.

    Take what you need from this book. It will take work and practice. It will definitely help you change aspects of your life if you commit to honouring yourself and stick with it. You can do this!!!!!
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  • Lois Lane
    5.0 out of 5 stars Who You Really Are and Are Meant to Be!!!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 17, 2014
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    I loved this book, it makes you really re-evaluate yourself, and ask yourself very deep insightful questions. We have to be authentic to ourselves and what we really and truly like, believe in, and have a passion for and about in life. I personally love music, almost all types of music, & it makes me very happy to be listening to, and humming along with the tunes as I do my daily chores around the house. I love reading, travelling, etc. etc. This is a great book to help find out Who You Really Are. There is nothing stopping any of us from being who we are truly meant to be, and it is Never too Late to implement what makes you feel happy and feel fulfilled.
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  • Charles Anderson
    5.0 out of 5 stars but it is the most useful for presenting practical guidance for personal growth
    Reviewed in Canada on September 26, 2014
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    Brene Brown burst onto the contemporary scene with her popular TED talks. This book is one of several she has written, but it is the most useful for presenting practical guidance for personal growth. The ten Guideposts are on target for identifying and offering direction for dealing with common destructive attitudes and practices. This book can be used individually or in a group (which is how I have used it) to promote healthier living. Not least appealing is the author's integration of her research into "Wholehearted" living with her own personal life. Her frequent humor spices and clinches her ideas. The book is a joy to read!
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  • Sandy Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Should be taught in school
    Reviewed in Canada on October 9, 2022
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    I am a life strategist and I suggest this book for all my clients. Understanding and accepting ourselves without shame is a game changer for your well being, health and energy levels. Well written and full of applicable life perspectives.
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  • 1711
    3.0 out of 5 stars Wanted to like it...
    Reviewed in Canada on November 15, 2019
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    I found this book a bit of a chore to read and I am a big fan of the author and self-help type books in general. It painfully drags on too often.

    I think for its time, it was a revelation but honestly, after its success and when BB started doing her talks and especially after she did the Ted Talks program, the information contained in this book may be best absorbed watching her speak publicly which she does so well. Her talks are easily accessible via online, ie Netflix and YouTube.

    It's rare for me to recommend anything over a book but in this case, I think it's the better starting point since BB's message is so relevant.
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  • Raffaello
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buon libro ma... sempre le stesse cose
    Reviewed in Italy on August 25, 2016
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    Ho acquistato questo libro dopo avere visto, per un centinaio di volte, il video TED di Brené Brown "The power of vulnerability".
    Non posso certamente dire che sono rimasto deluso dal testo, anche se, ahimé, debbo dire che l'autrice ripete SEMPRE-LE-STESSE-COSE, ovunque. Online, su riviste, e sui libri che scrive (sempre la stessa solfa). Sicuramente può aiutare chi si trova in un periodo di transizione. A mio avviso, per dirla con le parole di Umberto Galimberti, è un libro che avvicina all'intelligenza emotiva, e allontana dal pericolosissimo "analfabetismo emotivo"; insomma, si capisce come (secondo la sua teoria, che peraltro condivido per la maggior parte) funzionano i meccanismi di vergogna, colpa, paura della disconnessione. E' sbagliato immaginare il video come una terapia; tutt'al più è sicuramente un buon punto di partenza per chi ha qualche problema della sfera sociale.
    Ho letto il libro in lingua originale, ossia in inglese, poiché la versione italiana è pietosa. In ogni caso si capisce tutto perfettamente, è scritto in stile "americano", ossia a prova di beota.
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  • Ho Say Leow
    5.0 out of 5 stars he Gifts Of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
    Reviewed in Singapore on October 22, 2022
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    Great Book
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Facing your imperfect self is hard, but so very worth it
    Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2022
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    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.
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  • Mignon
    5.0 out of 5 stars At last, there is hope for those of us suffering from chronic perfectism 😀
    Reviewed in Australia on July 4, 2019
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    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 😊
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  • Cliente 鶹
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended!
    Reviewed in Brazil on December 2, 2018
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    Brené Brown is fantastic! This book has changed the way I see myself and the world around me! Definitely great!
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