A review by sweetearlgrey
The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power by Katherine Morgan Schafler

4.25

I picked this up feeling somewhat sceptical about the whole thing, but I finished it feeling seen (and somewhat called out). When Katherine introduced the different types of perfectionists in the beginning, I assumed that the book would be filled with oversimplifications and generalisations, but in reality the topic was handled with care. In viewing my perfectionism from an outside lens, I learnt a bit more about myself. I also like that the book does not preach getting rid of perfectionism, but instead encourages readers to work on cultivating a kinder and more patient inner voice.