I feel like this book REALLY resonated with me. There were lots of "AHA" moments that made me actually lean into my feelings. Some themes Brene speaks about are uncertainty, self-doubt, perfectionism, and shame. What motivates these feelings? What behaviors or actions do these feelings motivate? What thoughts lead to these feelings?
She also provides lots of additional reading.

I highly encourage to give this book a try.

Too much blah blah blah blah. A friend referred me to the book stating it helped her deal with her perfectionist traits. Not for me.

This was my first Brene' Brown book. I rather liked it. Having watched the author speak at a Ted Talk I found myself appreciating her willingness and skill at exploring tough topics like shame, guilt, and vulnerability. I liked the way the author spoke weaving research with personal stories. I sought out a few podcasts to hear more and eventually found my nose buried deep in one of her books. She knows her voice and she writes exactly as she speaks.

Brene Brown's books are just so good at helping you to take a step back from the situation and get real with yourself.

Love this book. This book helped me to pull back, and get real with myself. It reminded me to focus on what matters and let go of what I can't control.

I've been challenging myself to grow over the past 8 years especially, with an enthusiasm for meditation and right living. This book offers a unique medicine we are not getting from other sources--namely, confronting the "boggie-man" of shame with courage and skill. I enjoy how the author uses so many personal testimonies because after all, that's where the nitty-gritty of growing occurs. In all the little moments we triumph over the epidemic of shame in our culture. She teaches about connection, and what better way to not feel alone in your shame if someone gives plenty of examples about facing it in their own lives. To me this proves that Brene walks the walk and is not just intellectualizing everything. Authentic, beautiful, and powerful. The real deal.

Made me look within myself and embrace my imperfections.
Be who I am!

I wanted to underline the whole book...

I am a full time psychotherapist with 34 years experience and 6 years of university training. I regularly assign this woman,s books/tapes to my patience......and I keep a copy of her tapes in both my vehicles.

I really loved this book and connected with it on so many levels. I recommend it.