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The Gifts of Imperfection
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Start date
June 5, 2011
Finish date
July 2, 2011

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Jenni Pertuset
Feb 11, 2011 rated it really liked it
Shelves: relationships
I listened to the audiobook after having watched a few of Brene Brown's videos, including her TED talk. The reader has an unfortunate way with sibilants, and the book's structure required more of my attention than I generally give audiobooks, so I think I'll revisit this in hard copy.

I appreciate Brown's insights about vulnerability, and much of the book is insightful and thought-provoking. I disagree with her brief description about "accountability," which she equates with consequences, or pun
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Leah
May 29, 2011 rated it liked it
Shelves: gave-up
I started to read a digital library copy, but it expired before I finished. Initially inspired by her TED talk, I expected to enjoy the book more than I did. After reading a friend's review, I think I can take the advice she offers in her title and simply move on without reading the rest. ...more