In 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 will have to be. We are led to consider 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 at the same time as thinking, “What if I will’t keep all of these balls in the air? Why isn’t everyone else working harder and living up to my expectations? What is going to people think if I fail or surrender? When can I stop proving myself?”
In her ten guideposts, Brown engages our minds, hearts, and spirits as she explores how we will be able to cultivate the courage, compassion, and connection to wake up in the morning and think, “No matter what gets done and what kind of is left undone, I am enough,” and to go to bed at night thinking, “Yes, I am occasionally 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.”
“This important book is about the lifelong journey from ‘What is going to 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 creator 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 creator 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, creator of Life Artist
