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- Louis D.
- 03-16-20
Very short for an audible credit
I thought I was purchasing a book by Brene brown but got a 30 minute synopsis of her book. For this I had to pay for a whole book?
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- Sue
- 02-28-20
Great content, terrible narration!
Brené Brown‘s work is phenomenal. I know many, many people who are familiar and well versed in Dr. Brown’s work. I don’t know anybody that thinks her work is anything short of phenomenal. Unfortunately, this “summary book“ is narrated by a person who shouldn’t be narrating. The narrator’s response to punctuation is odd and inconsistent. For example, he doesn’t pause long enough at periods, and he pauses in midsentence. There’s no flow. It’s very distracting…so much so that it negatively affects the ability to really take in the content. Also, Brené Brown is a wonderful narrator, and her voice, as well as her command of her own content, are additional benefits when listening to her narrate her own books. Unfortunately, the narrator of this book is nowhere near a Brené Brown.
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 10-01-20
buyer beware!
this a 3rd party summary. It wasnt clear whenI purchased. Not at all what I wanted.
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- Demishia Owens
- 05-23-23
Short
It wasn’t made clear it was just a summary of the book. Information given was good, but not worth one credit.
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- NHS802
- 10-12-22
Be aware this is just a summary!!
Mistakenly bought this summary instead of the actual book. Disappointing! I’ll be more careful next time when buying off the app.
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- Sadie
- 11-28-20
Nice Review of the Book
The narrator did an excellent job. Unfortunately I thought I downloaded the actual book, not the overview.
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- Doyin
- 05-01-20
Refreshing
Enjoyed the calm, soothing voice of the narrator and the straight-to-the-point summary of the damaging effects of Perfectionism. What a lesson for whoever will listen and act. Thank you!
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- R. Benson
- 04-07-20
Very Helpful Summary
My sister recommended the book The Gifts of Imperfection. It sounded like something I would like to read, but the audiobook won’t be out for quite a few more months. I decided to listen to the summary to get an overview of the book. I enjoyed the narration, and I think I got the main takeaways from the book which I really enjoyed. I am a super slow reader so I don’t usually get around to reading many physical books. I much prefer to listen while I work. This summary was a great way to get bite-sized chunks of a much longer book. I’ll definitely consider buying the full version when it comes out.
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- Whitney Howard
- 03-30-20
Great Advice
I absolutely loved this summary. I've learned so much from and had many great reminders! I highly recommend it.
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- Tammy Kennedy, LPC, LADAC
- 11-10-19
Great Summary
The author of this summary did a Great job breaking down Dr Brown's powerful points
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- Anonymous User
- 12-01-22
Not what your looking for!!
This is trash and a waste of time, even if you are looking for a summary...I was not.🙄
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 5,831
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What does it take to be secure in our sense of belonging and self-worth? We may hustle to attain this security through achievements, meeting expectations, or repeating affirmations to ourselves - but Dr. Brené Brown's research has shown there is ultimately one obstacle to our sense of worthiness. “Shame is the barrier,” she teaches, “and building shame resilience is how we overcome it.”
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2 out of 5 stars
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Nothing new here.
- By barefoot rabbit on 01-13-15
By: Brené Brown
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The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown: A 30-minute Instaread Summary
- By: Instaread Summaries
- Narrated by: Jason P. Hilton
- Length: 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 46
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 40
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Story4 out of 5 stars 37
This is an Instaread Summary of The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene Brown. Below is a preview of the earlier sections of the summary. Chapter 1 - It is necessary to practice courage, compassion, and connection on a daily basis in order to develop worthiness. It is a mistake to try and win someone over, because it means trading in the sense of self in search of approval from another.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good summary but too fast!
- By Arlo Tiberius on 04-17-17
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The Gifts of Imperfection, 10th Anniversary Edition
- Features a New Foreword
- By: Brené Brown
- Narrated by: Brené Brown
- Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 9,606
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 8,212
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Story5 out of 5 stars 8,103
For more than a decade, Brené Brown has found a special place in our hearts as a gifted mapmaker and a fellow traveler. She is both a social scientist and a kitchen table friend whom you can always count on to tell the truth, make you laugh, and, on occasion, cry with you. And what's now become a movement all started with The Gifts of Imperfection, which has sold more than two million copies in 35 different languages across the globe.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Anecdotal drivel
- By Megan M. Jeffries on 11-14-20
By: Brené Brown
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Daring Greatly
- How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
- By: Brené Brown
- Narrated by: Brené Brown
- Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 20,779
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 17,764
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Story5 out of 5 stars 17,574
Every day we experience the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable or to dare greatly. Based on 12 years of pioneering research, Dr. Brené Brown dispels the cultural myth that vulnerability is weakness and argues that it is, in truth, our most accurate measure of courage. Brown explains how vulnerability is both the core of difficult emotions like fear, grief, and disappointment, and the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, empathy, innovation, and creativity.
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2 out of 5 stars
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listen to “the power of vulnerability” instead
- By Vanessa Portillo on 10-10-18
By: Brené Brown
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Rising Strong
- How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
- By: Brené Brown
- Narrated by: Brené Brown
- Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 18,517
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 16,032
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Story5 out of 5 stars 15,889
Social scientist Brené Brown has ignited a global conversation on courage, vulnerability, shame, and worthiness. Her pioneering work uncovered a profound truth: Vulnerability - the willingness to show up and be seen with no guarantee of outcome - is the only path to more love, belonging, creativity, and joy. But living a brave life is not always easy: We are, inevitably, going to stumble and fall. It is the rise from falling that Brown takes as her subject in Rising Strong.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A Gem, But Not Her Best
- By Gillian on 08-26-15
By: Brené Brown
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I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t)
- Telling the Truth about Perfectionism, Inadequacy, and Power
- By: Brené Brown
- Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,739
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,877
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,820
Based on seven years of ground-breaking research and hundreds of interviews, I Thought It Was Just Me shines a long-overdue light on an important truth: Our imperfections are what connect us to each other and to our humanity. Our vulnerabilities are not weaknesses; they are powerful reminders to keep our hearts and minds open to the reality that we're all in this together.
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3 out of 5 stars
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I'm sure its great if you are a mother ....
- By Leslie A Hill on 08-09-11
By: Brené Brown
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Men, Women and Worthiness
- The Experience of Shame and the Power of Being Enough
- By: Brené Brown
- Narrated by: Brené Brown
- Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 5,831
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,978
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4,898
What does it take to be secure in our sense of belonging and self-worth? We may hustle to attain this security through achievements, meeting expectations, or repeating affirmations to ourselves - but Dr. Brené Brown's research has shown there is ultimately one obstacle to our sense of worthiness. “Shame is the barrier,” she teaches, “and building shame resilience is how we overcome it.”
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2 out of 5 stars
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Nothing new here.
- By barefoot rabbit on 01-13-15
By: Brené Brown
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Braving the Wilderness
- The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone
- By: Brené Brown
- Narrated by: Brené Brown
- Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 27,507
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 23,838
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 23,637
"True belonging doesn't require us to change who we are. It requires us to be who we are." Social scientist Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW, has sparked a global conversation about the experiences that bring meaning to our lives - experiences of courage, vulnerability, love, belonging, shame, and empathy. In Braving the Wilderness, Brown redefines what it means to truly belong in an age of increased polarization.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Actual Step-By-Step To Authenticity!
- By Gillian on 09-14-17
By: Brené Brown
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Rising Strong as a Spiritual Practice
- By: Brené Brown
- Narrated by: Brené Brown
- Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3,030
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,630
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,603
Dr. Brown defines spirituality as something not reliant on religion, theology, or dogma - rather, it is a belief in our interconnectedness and in a loving force greater than ourselves. Whether you access the sacred through traditional worship, solitary meditation, communion with nature, or creative pursuits, one thing is clear: Rising strong after falling is a spiritual practice that brings a sense of perspective, meaning, and purpose to our lives.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fabulous--But--
- By Gillian on 06-01-17
By: Brené Brown
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Summary of Brene Brown's The Gifts of Imperfection: Key Takeaways & Analysis
- By: Sumoreads
- Narrated by: Melissa Disney
- Length: 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3
This SUMOREADS Summary & Analysis offers supplementary material to The Gifts of Imperfection to help you distill the key takeaways, review the book's content, and further understand the writing style and overall themes from an editorial perspective.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Well Done Summary
- By William R. Todd-Mancillas (Name includes hyphen and camptalized M) on 10-06-18
By: Sumoreads
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The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting
- Raising Children with Courage, Compassion, and Connection
- By: Brené Brown
- Narrated by: Brené Brown
- Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 7,699
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,516
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Story5 out of 5 stars 6,429
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.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A very good refresher, but not her best book.
- By Filazafer on 06-06-15
By: Brené Brown
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The Power of Vulnerability
- Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage
- By: Brené Brown
- Narrated by: Brené Brown
- Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 50,232
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 44,128
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Story5 out of 5 stars 43,612
On The Power of Vulnerability, Dr. Brown offers an invitation and a promise - that when we dare to drop the armor that protects us from feeling vulnerable, we open ourselves to the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives. Here she dispels the cultural myth that vulnerability is weakness and reveals that it is, in truth, our most accurate measure of courage.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The audio makes all the difference.
- By Sadie on 09-14-13
By: Brené Brown
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Summary of The Power of Vulnerability
- Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage
- By: Ninja Reads
- Narrated by: Ninja Reads
- Length: 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 12
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 9
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Story5 out of 5 stars 9
Short on time? Or, maybe, you’ve already read or listened to the book but need a refresher on the most important takeaways. In a quick, easy listen, you can take the main principles from The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage. Brené Brown’s 20-minute TED talk, “The Power of Vulnerability” is one of the most watched TED talks of all time with more than 40 million views. In this audiobook (not available as a book), she explores the idea more fully in a series of six one-hour talks.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A helpful review
- By Shar on 01-17-23
By: Ninja Reads
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Summary of The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown
- By: Mercy Brain
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Kent
- Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 115
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 92
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Story5 out of 5 stars 92
In the book The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Brown tries to help us find courage to overcome paralyzing fear and self-consciousness, strengthening our connection to the world. She bolsters the self-esteem and personal development process through her characteristic heartfelt, honest storytelling. With original research and plenty of encouragement, she explores the psychology of releasing our definitions of an “imperfect” life and embracing living authentically.
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1 out of 5 stars
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