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I thought it was just me women reclaiming power and courage in a culture of shame

Draws on research with hundreds of interviewees to identify the pervasive influence of cultural shame, discussing how women can recognize the ways in which shame influences their health and relationships and can be transformed into courage and connectivity.

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Main Author: Brown, Brené
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Gotham, [2007]
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Women > Psychology.
Shame.
Resilience (Personality trait)
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Summary:Draws on research with hundreds of interviewees to identify the pervasive influence of cultural shame, discussing how women can recognize the ways in which shame influences their health and relationships and can be transformed into courage and connectivity.
Item Description:"Previously published as a Gotham Books hardcover edition, February 2007, with the title: I thought it was just me."--T.p. verso. Other editions and printings have the subtitles: 1) (but it isn't): telling the truth about perfectionism, inadequacy, and power. ; 2) (but it isn't): making the journey from "What will people think" to "I am enough."
Physical Description:xxvii, 296 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781592403356
1592403352
Author Notes:Brené Brown was born in San Antonio, Texas on November 18, 1965. She received a Bachelor of Social Work at University of Texas at Austin, a Master of Social Work and Ph.D. from the Graduate College of Social Work at the University of Houston. She is a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. She is the author of I Thought It Was Just Me, The Gifts of Imperfection, and Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead.

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