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

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All rights  reserved.   Published   2010©   2010    by  Brené   Brown

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication DataBrown, C. Brené
The gifts of imperfection : let go of who you think you’re supposed to be and embrace who you are / by Brené Brown. p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 978-1-59285-849-1 (softcover)ISBN 978-1-59285-989-4 (eBook)

BF575.S37B76 20101. Self-acceptance. 2. Self-esteem. I. Title.
158—dc22 2010016989

Editor’s noteThe names, details, and circumstances may have been changed to protect the privacy of those mentioned in this publication.
This publication is not intended as a substitute for the advice of health care professionals.
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Cover   illustrations   by  Nicholas    WiltonCover design  by  David   Spohn

Interior    design  and typesetting by  Kinne   Design