I’ve been going to counseling since last October, and my counselor recommended that I read Brené Brown’s book, I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t): Telling the Truth About Perfectionism, Inadequacy, and Power. It is FANTASTIC. The book discusses shame v. guilt, perfectionism, inadequacy and how we can practice overcoming these feeling cycles by practicing courage, compassion, and connection. I’m especially learning from Brown’s discussion of empathy.
This book is geared toward women. Brown is working on a book geared toward men on these same issues. If you’re ready to grow and learn, this book is definitely one you’ll want to check out.
Some Helpful Links:
Author’s Website
Author’s Read-Along for This Book
Buy this Book on Half.com
Buy this Book on Amazon.com
Check out this Book from a Kansas City-area Library
Have you studied the concepts in this book? What is the most helpful insight you’ve gained thus far?
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Ooh, this looks so good Laura! It just went on my booklist!
Thanks so much for sharing this book and being so passionate about it! I’m still working my way through it. I’ll have to check out these links. So far it’s been a great exploration of some lingering guilt and shame in my life, and it’s got me thinking about empathy in a way that I never have before.
I’m eagerly anticipating the male version. Looks interesting!
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