Perfectionism Books

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How to Be an Imperfectionist: The New Way to Fearlessness, Confidence, and Freedom from Perfectionism How to Be an Imperfectionist: The New Way to Fearlessness, Confidence, and Freedom from Perfectionism (Paperback)
by (shelved 29 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.09 — 3,478 ratings — published 2015
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The Gifts of Imperfection The Gifts of Imperfection (Paperback)
by (shelved 29 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.25 — 218,807 ratings — published 2010
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When Perfect Isn't Good Enough: Strategies for Coping with Perfectionism When Perfect Isn't Good Enough: Strategies for Coping with Perfectionism (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 3.65 — 575 ratings — published 1998
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The Pursuit of Perfect: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Start Living a Richer, Happier Life The Pursuit of Perfect: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Start Living a Richer, Happier Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 17 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.01 — 2,236 ratings — published 2009
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The CBT Workbook for Perfectionism: Evidence-Based Skills to Help You Let Go of Self-Criticism, Build Self-Esteem, and Find Balance The CBT Workbook for Perfectionism: Evidence-Based Skills to Help You Let Go of Self-Criticism, Build Self-Esteem, and Find Balance (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.14 — 263 ratings — published 2019
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Too Perfect: When Being in Control Gets Out of Control Too Perfect: When Being in Control Gets Out of Control (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.14 — 806 ratings — published 1992
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Present Perfect: A Mindfulness Approach to Letting Go of Perfectionism and the Need for Control Present Perfect: A Mindfulness Approach to Letting Go of Perfectionism and the Need for Control (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 3.92 — 292 ratings — published 2010
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The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.14 — 9,191 ratings — published 2023
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I Thought It Was Just Me: Women Reclaiming Power and Courage in a Culture of Shame I Thought It Was Just Me: Women Reclaiming Power and Courage in a Culture of Shame (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.20 — 26,486 ratings — published 2007
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The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 3.96 — 2,487 ratings — published
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Never Good Enough: How to use Perfectionism to Your Advantage Without Letting it Ruin Your Life Never Good Enough: How to use Perfectionism to Your Advantage Without Letting it Ruin Your Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 3.58 — 274 ratings — published 1999
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The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.16 — 3,567 ratings — published 2011
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The Good Egg (The Food Group #2) The Good Egg (The Food Group #2)
by (shelved 7 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.35 — 16,249 ratings — published 2019
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Ish (Creatrilogy) Ish (Creatrilogy)
by (shelved 7 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.38 — 12,038 ratings — published 2004
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It Is (Not) Perfect It Is (Not) Perfect
by (shelved 6 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.28 — 1,020 ratings — published 2020
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The Dot The Dot (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.26 — 34,819 ratings — published 2003
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Love for Imperfect Things: How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection Love for Imperfect Things: How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.21 — 15,659 ratings — published 2016
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Overcoming Perfectionism (Overcoming S) Overcoming Perfectionism (Overcoming S)
by (shelved 5 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 3.83 — 303 ratings — published 2013
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Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.13 — 25,662 ratings — published 2011
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Perfectionism: What's Bad About Being Too Good Perfectionism: What's Bad About Being Too Good (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 3.43 — 110 ratings — published 1991
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What to Do When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough: The Real Deal on Perfectionism What to Do When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough: The Real Deal on Perfectionism (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.14 — 90 ratings — published 2007
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The Most Magnificent Thing (Most Magnificent, 1) The Most Magnificent Thing (Most Magnificent, 1)
by (shelved 5 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.28 — 8,760 ratings — published 2014
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Not Perfect Not Perfect (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.22 — 204 ratings — published
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Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.14 — 12,521 ratings — published 2017
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The Perfect Birthday Recipe The Perfect Birthday Recipe (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.03 — 288 ratings — published
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Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.15 — 34,843 ratings — published 2000
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The Perfectionist's Handbook: Take Risks, Invite Criticism, and Make the Most of Your Mistakes The Perfectionist's Handbook: Take Risks, Invite Criticism, and Make the Most of Your Mistakes (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 3.93 — 91 ratings — published
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Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.06 — 33,884 ratings — published 1980
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The Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons The Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.11 — 246 ratings — published
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Perfect Perfect (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.23 — 131 ratings — published
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How to Be Enough: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfectionists How to Be Enough: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfectionists (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.07 — 930 ratings — published 2025
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The Perfect Place The Perfect Place (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 3.94 — 344 ratings — published 2024
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I Am Not A Pirate I Am Not A Pirate (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.04 — 121 ratings — published 2013
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Arlo Draws an Octopus: A Picture Book Arlo Draws an Octopus: A Picture Book (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 3.81 — 303 ratings — published
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Perfectly Hidden Depression: How to Break Free from the Perfectionism that Masks Your Depression Perfectly Hidden Depression: How to Break Free from the Perfectionism that Masks Your Depression (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 3.86 — 610 ratings — published 2019
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Elastic Habits: How to Create Smarter Habits That Adapt to Your Day Elastic Habits: How to Create Smarter Habits That Adapt to Your Day (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 3.96 — 800 ratings — published 2019
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Perfect Perfect (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 3.92 — 1,192 ratings — published
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Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 3.82 — 63,374 ratings — published 2016
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Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.29 — 239,737 ratings — published 2012
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Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Perfectionism Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Perfectionism (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.41 — 34 ratings — published 2014
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What to Do When Mistakes Make You Quake: A Kid’s Guide to Accepting Imperfection (What-to-Do Guides for Kids Series) What to Do When Mistakes Make You Quake: A Kid’s Guide to Accepting Imperfection (What-to-Do Guides for Kids Series)
by (shelved 3 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.50 — 108 ratings — published 2015
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Overcoming Perfectionism: The Key to a Balanced Recovery Overcoming Perfectionism: The Key to a Balanced Recovery (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 3.52 — 166 ratings — published 1990
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A Perfectly Messed-Up Story A Perfectly Messed-Up Story (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.14 — 2,624 ratings — published 2014
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Beautiful Oops [Board book] Beautiful Oops [Board book] (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.57 — 4,465 ratings — published 2010
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Overcoming Perfectionism: Finding the Key to Balance and Self-Acceptance Overcoming Perfectionism: Finding the Key to Balance and Self-Acceptance (ebook)
by (shelved 3 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 3.70 — 44 ratings — published 2013
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Fear of the Abyss: Healing the Wounds of Shame & Perfectionism Fear of the Abyss: Healing the Wounds of Shame & Perfectionism (Nook)
by (shelved 3 times as perfectionism)
avg rating 4.37 — 67 ratings — published 2011
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Sue Fitzmaurice
“I'm not here to be small, to compare, to judge (myself or you), to fit in or to be perfect. I'm here to grow, to learn, to love, to be human.”
Sue Fitzmaurice

Ann Liang
“I am not Jessica Chen. And maybe Jessica Chen herself isn't either. Maybe nobody is. The very idea of her is a construct, a myth, a distraction, the dream we're forever reaching toward but can never equite grasp.”
Ann Liang, I Am Not Jessica Chen

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