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.” A widely read book on shame resilience and self-acceptance. Referenced by 11 live companion pages (measured 2026-09-02, card 6NM98H) — a frequently referenced psychology book across companions on perfectionism, self-sabotage, self-compassion, and identity.
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