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  • Raising Children with Courage, Compassion, and Connection
  • By: Brené Brown
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  • Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (755 ratings)
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Summary

We all know that perfect parenting does not exist, yet we still struggle with the social expectations that teach us that being imperfect is synonymous with being inadequate. These messages are powerful and we end up spending precious time and energy managing perception and the carefully edited versions of the families we show to the world. On The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting, Dr. Brené Brown invites us on a journey to transform the lives of parents and children alike. Drawing on her 12 years of research on vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame, she presents ten guideposts to creating what she describes as "wholehearted" families where each of us can continually learn and grow as we reach our full potential.

"It's actually our ability to embrace imperfection that will help us teach our children to have the courage to be authentic, the compassion to love themselves and others, and the sense of connection that gives true purpose and meaning to life," states Dr. Brown. The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting is a practical and hopeful program for raising children who know that they are worthy of love, belonging, and joy.

©2013 Brené Brown (P)2013 Brené Brown

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Game Changing

The Profound highlight for me was the difference between Shame & Guilt.
The other “guideposts” were also highly valuable. Plus to be reassured that you cannot raise your children to be better than you are. That you Can and Must work on yourself also whilst raising them. To be as good as you want to raise them. And that that’s OK. Empowering.

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Great stories, great advice.

What made the experience of listening to The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting the most enjoyable?

I admire the author's work, and find her stories touching and very helpful in every day life. This book has really made me reflect on my life as a parent.Another point is that this book doesn't sound like other audiobooks which are being read, she sounds like she's talking to you, you can hear her laugh and you can feel that she truly believes what she's talking about.Can't wait to read another book from Brene Brown.

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Her examples of her own life are funny and real.

What about Brené Brown’s performance did you like?

Her voice is so easy to listen to.

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great wanted more

loved it. only issue was that i wanted it to go on for longer! charming, insightful &gave some practical examples.giving life experiences made it relevent but it could have had even more suggestions outside of her life too to illustrate her points more....that's because i love her insights.thanks Brene

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Really thought provoking

Although I have read Brenes work I really enjoyed this and found it very helpful. My only problem is that I wanted more insight into teenagers. I have teenagers who don't study but get stressed that they are not, as they want the results. Its hard to find the right way to encourage them as they don't want to hear it from me - and I have tried every approach! Maybe a future publication could address older children more? Overall a good listen and interesting delivery.

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short and sweet

powerful points and nice stories. wish there was more stories and anecdotes. and tips. Also wish she would indicate whether or not her research accounted for cultural differences of families.

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Love this, Life changing

I'm happy to have found Brené's work.
I've found her body of work entirely life changing.
Thanks Brené.

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Excellent!

I am a new fan! I have read a few of Brene browns books now and love them! What I love the most is that her work is based on years of research. Excellent work!

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Excellent book

loved it so much wish the book didn't end. really practical advice and food for thought for parents

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Hits the nail on the head again!

I didn't want it to end. Love BBs reading style, anecdotes, guideposts. Want to implement!

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awful

Contradicts all other current parenting advice. A waste of money. Wish I could return.

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