Review This important book is about the lifelong journey from 'What will people think?' to 'I am enough' Brown's unique ability to blend original research with honest storytelling makes reading The Gifts of Imperfection like having a long, uplifting conversation with a very wise friend who offers compassion, wisdom, and great advice --Harriet Lerner, New York Times best-selling author of The Dance of Anger and The Dance of Connection Brene Brown courageously tackles the dark emotions that get in the way of leading a fuller life; read this book and let some of that courage rub off on you --Daniel H Pink, New York Times best-selling author of A Whole New Mind Courage, compassion, and connection: Through Brene's research, observations, and guidance, these three little words can open the door to amazing change in your life --Ali Edwards, author of Life Artist About the Author Dr Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston where she holds the Huffington Foundation—Brené Brown Endowed Chair at The Graduate College of Social Work She has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy and is the author of four 1 New York Times bestsellers: The Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, and Braving the Wilderness Her newest book is titled Dare to Lead: Brave Work Tough Conversations Whole Hearts Brené’s TED talk—The Power of Vulnerability—is one of the top five most viewed TED talks in the world with over 35 million views Brené lives in Houston, Texas with her husband, Steve, and their children, Ellen and Charlie