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The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are

Brené Brown

4.19 AVERAGE

mildemakrel's review against another edition

3.25

reflective slow-paced

sweetheart_ok's review against another edition

4.5

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

Brené Brown delivers both heart and thought work in The Gifts of Imperfection. This book had me deep in my head (and in my feels!) as I worked through her research on perfectionism and the impact it has on our lives.

Brown introduces three “gifts” that come from embracing imperfection and then spends the bulk of the book unpacking ten guideposts to help us let go of control and live more authentically. Each guidepost acts as a gauge, helping us recognize where perfectionism shows up in our own lives and how to begin loosening its grip.

💡 What I liked:
Reading through these guideposts gave me a clearer sense of self-awareness, a simple framework for growth, and even a dose of empowerment to make changes in my daily life. Brown’s work is both well-researched and deeply human, offering wisdom and hope for readers seeking greater well-being.

⚖️ What challenged me:
This book stirred me up in ways I wasn’t fully prepared for. The concepts hit so close to home that I carried them around in my head—and my body—for days. I had restless sleep, nagging thoughts, and even moments of unease about my routines and direction in life. While uncomfortable, this disruption ultimately pushed me to reflect, grow, and question my patterns.

🌱 Overall:
This is not just a book to read—it’s a book to experience. Readers struggling with perfectionism, control, or feeling powerless will find both challenge and comfort here. But come prepared: Brown’s words might leave you feeling unsettled before they guide you toward freedom.