1 / 2The Gifts of Imperfection — 10th Anniversary Edition
The Gifts of Imperfection is Brené Brown’s guide to wholehearted living, presented here as a tenth-anniversary edition with a new foreword and tools for applying its ideas. Its ten guideposts address themes including authenticity, resilience, creativity, comparison and rest.
At a glance
- Anniversary edition with a new foreword and tools to help readers work with the material.
- The ten guideposts include authenticity, resilience, creativity, letting go of comparison and meaningful rest.
- Combines research, storytelling and personal reflection, according to the listing.
Reference price: $35.00
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Its guideposts give the book a clear structure for exploring wholehearted living.
- The supplied customer feedback highlights readable writing and content some readers found perspective-shifting.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | VERMILION - MASS MARKET |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 15 September 2020 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 240 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1785043544 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1785043543 |
| Weight listed | 404 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 14.5 x 2.3 x 22.4 cm |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The description calls this the first hardback edition, but the publisher field says VERMILION - MASS MARKET and does not specify a binding. The listing details are contradictory about format, so confirm the selected edition’s binding before buying.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in self-help focused on authenticity, resilience and wholehearted living.
- Brené Brown readers looking for an edition described as including a new foreword and practical tools.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a technical workbook with detailed exercises or a narrowly focused mental-health treatment. The supplied listing describes broad guideposts and tools, not clinical care.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the book as insightful and easy to read, with reports that it changed some readers’ perspectives and praise for Brown’s honest writing. This fits a reflective guide built around personal themes and guideposts. The supplied feedback is positive, while aggregate ratings also include a smaller share of lower-star assessments, so readers may differ in how useful the approach feels.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback praises the book’s content, readability and writing style.
Frequently asked questions
What does this edition add?
The listing describes a tenth-anniversary edition with a new foreword and brand-new tools, although it does not detail the tools.
What themes does the book cover?
Its ten guideposts include authenticity, resilience, creativity, letting go of comparison and meaningful rest.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 240 pages.
Is this definitely a hardback edition?
The description calls it the first hardback edition, but the publisher field says VERMILION - MASS MARKET and does not confirm binding. Check the selected listing’s format.
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