| Edition |
First trade paperback edition. |
| Description |
xxvii, 303 pages ; 21 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [286]-297) and index. |
| Note |
"Previously published as a Gotham Books hardcover edition, February 2007, with the title, I thought it was just me."--T.p. verso. Two previous subtitles : 1) women reclaiming power and courage in a culture of shame. ; 2) (but it isn't): telling the truth about perfectionism, inadequacy, and power. |
| Contents |
Understanding shame -- Shame resilience and the power of empathy -- The first element : recognizing shame and understanding our triggers -- The second element : practicing critical awareness -- The third element : reaching out -- The fourth element : speaking shame -- Practicing courage in a culture of fear -- Practicing compassion in a culture of blame -- Practicing connection in a culture of disconnection -- Creating a culture of connection. |
| Summary |
Draws on research with hundreds of interviewees to identify the pervasive influence of cultural shame, discussing how women can recognize the ways in which shame influences their health and relationships and can be transformed into courage and connectivity. |
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The quest for perfection is exhausting and unrelenting. There is a constant barrage of social expectations that teach us that being imperfect is synonymous with being inadequate. Everywhere we turn, there are messages that tell us who, what and how we’re supposed to be. So, we learn to hide our struggles and protect ourselves from shame, judgment, criticism and blame by seeking safety in pretending and perfection. Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW, is the leading authority on the power of vulnerability, and has inspired thousands through her top-selling books Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, and The Gifts of Imperfection, her wildly popular TEDx talks, and a PBS special. Based on seven years of her ground-breaking research and hundreds of interviews, I Thought It Was Just Me shines a long-overdue light on an important truth: Our imperfections are what connect us to each other and to our humanity. Our vulnerabilities are not weaknesses; they are powerful reminders to keep our hearts and minds open to the reality that we’re all in this together. Brown writes, “We need our lives back. It’s time to reclaim the gifts of imperfection—the courage to be real, the compassion we need to love ourselves and others, and the connection that gives true purpose and meaning to life. These are the gifts that bring love, laughter, gratitude, empathy and joy into our lives.” |
| Subject |
Women -- Psychology.
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Shame.
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Resilience (Personality trait)
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Women -- Psychology.
(OCoLC)fst01176894
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Shame. (OCoLC)fst01115183
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Resilience (Personality trait) (OCoLC)fst01095573
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| Added Title |
I thought it was just me
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| ISBN |
9781592403356 (paperback) |
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1592403352 (paperback) |
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