Brown 2010 (Gifts of Imperfection)

Book

Brown B. The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are. Center City, MN: Hazelden Publishing; 2010. 160 p.

Why we cite it

A #1 *New York Times* bestseller (160 pages) translating Brown's decade of grounded theory research on shame and vulnerability into ten guideposts for "wholehearted living." One of the most widely read books on shame resilience and self-acceptance. Referenced by 12 files in this corpus — the most heavily referenced psychology book across companions on perfectionism, self-sabotage, self-compassion, and identity.

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