--- product_id: 415291365 title: "The Gifts of Imperfection: 10th Anniversary Edition: Features a New Foreword and Brand-New Tools (paperback)" price: "VT10654" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/415291365-the-gifts-of-imperfection-10th-anniversary-edition-features-a-new store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Gifts of Imperfection: 10th Anniversary Edition: Features a New Foreword and Brand-New Tools (paperback) **Price:** VT10654 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Gifts of Imperfection: 10th Anniversary Edition: Features a New Foreword and Brand-New Tools (paperback) - **How much does it cost?** VT10654 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/415291365-the-gifts-of-imperfection-10th-anniversary-edition-features-a-new) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy The Gifts of Imperfection: 10th Anniversary Edition: Features a New Foreword and Brand-New Tools (paperback) Anniversary by Brené Brown (ISBN: 9781616499600) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Life-changing - I don't say "life-changing" very often especially when it comes to self-help books, as there is so much dross out there. However, Brene Brown's book is an amazing revelation. I am one of those people who's a chronic perfectionist and has always struggled with just being real, being me, feeling that this is enough. My coach recommended this book around the same time that a friend sent me a link to Brene Brown's TEDx Talk on the subject of vulnerability & shame (highly recommended - google it!). Her style of writing makes it feel like she's a friend telling you all of this fascinating stuff over a coffee. Her work is heavily research based so I have no doubts about its validity - and the real kicker is that not only is (was) she a perfectionist herself but her research led her on this journey of discovery which resulted in a "breakdown" and a total realigning of her values and ideas about self-worth and feeling "I am enough". I've always found most texts on self worth etc to just fail to hit the mark, but Brown's book hit me between the eyes; perhaps the time in my life was perfect and I was ready to receive the message. I've already had some amazing results having embraced the idea of imperfection and vulnerability, in terms of having some very real, very close friendships develop. So to summarise the last paragraph, as well as being research-based, she backs this up with her own experiences, as well as countless experiences of other people who've posted to her website/blog. Where the book fell short of expectations (only a little), is that I don't feel it does quite enough to help the reader figure out how to apply it to their lives. Brown divides the book up into 10 "guideposts" (sub-concepts, basically) and at the end of each guidepost chapter she gives a kid of an exercise to make you think about how you can apply it (sometimes using her own examples of how she achieves this). But I found these a bit brief and was left wanting more "how-to". Maybe I'm lazy, or expecting too much, but I was kinda hoping for a little more instruction/direction. That said, perhaps I'm being naive - perhaps it simply isn't feasible or possible to do that, because each person is unique, and so are their circumstances. One of the most subtle but fundamental effects this book will have on you, is that by the end of it you will feel like you know Brene Brown, that you see her as a vulnerable imperfect lovely person whom you could meet randomly by chance and have a great conversation with, a real honest conversation with no b.s. and no pretence. But that is not the fundamental subtle effect I'm talking about - what I'm saying is that this nice feeling towards her, is an implicit demonstration of how vulnerability and imperfection and being real, are the very qualities that foster better & deeper connections with other human beings. Her book is one giant demonstration of how her own honesty and courage make her a wonderful person - she leads by example time and time again and this is what makes this book incredible - she didn't just research & publish something, she lived it and breathed it, then had the courage to include her very personal experiences in the book. This I feel is leading by example, and inspired me to have the courage to drop the b.s. pretence and be myself. If you buy this book, bear in mind that you will have to read it twice. Why? Because the first time you read it, you'll be pretty riveted and won't want to stop reading to take notes or write down any ideas you have about how to apply it to your own life. I plan to read it a second time and to write a page or so of bullet-points, things to apply to daily life. The concepts are of course going to be new to many of you, so don't be surprised if you don't get it at first. As in all areas of life, breakthroughs are often preceded by confusion! I'd like to see a 2nd edition of this book come out some day with some more specific methods of applying this. That said, Brene Brown has had a major impact on me and I'm very grateful for it - I really think her work could change a lot of peoples' lives. Review: Wow. I wasn't expecting this title to be that good ! - I think this book is about finding courage. Courage to be your true authentic self. To discover what has been preventing you from allowing yourself to be just that. Courage to start believing that in order to feel joy in our lives, we have to let go of the belief that says that we're not worthy of love of belonging. Or a belief that says we have to hustle for it and fit in. If we don't do that we simply betray our soul. Which often causes us to suffer. Living authentically is not easy in today's culture. When you start doing it - you will start annoying some people in your life. Practicing vulnerability is not easy either. We need to be careful who we share our stories with. By staying compassionate and connected towards/with ourselves we stay connected. Connected to thing called life. We accept ourselves fully. And that's difficult. That's because it will involve setting boundaries and holding others accountable for their behaviour. And what often prevents us from doing all the above ? Shame. A fear that we're unlovable. But the good news is, that we're all capable of developing shame resilience. We have to realize that it's important to talk about it. It's important to respond to shame. If we don't, it will just keep growing, making us miserable and inauthentic. Choosing authenticity is not easy. But it's important to recognise which areas in our lifes we can practice letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are. Areas such as relationships, parenting, work, friendships, hobbies and play time. Being real can feel risky. But I think there's even greater risk: hiding yourself and your gifts from the world. We also have to let go of perfectionism. It exists on a continuum and we all have it to some degree. It often stops us from succeeding in life. It may lead to depression, anxiety and addiction. We often think that perfectionism will protect us, whereas in fact it stops us from being seen. Nobody is perfect. We all have "cracks". And when we're able to stop hiding them, this is where our "light" can come through. In a beautiful, authentic, imperfect way. In summary, this book reminded me of why we're here: to connect with one another, with the world, with our passions. Through vulnerability and courage. So as a result we can connect with: our true selves ❤️ ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 5,171 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 91 in Practical & Motivational Self Help 637 in Reference (Books) | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (42,562) | | Dimensions | 13.65 x 2.03 x 21.27 cm | | Edition | Anniversary | | ISBN-10 | 1616499605 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1616499600 | | Item weight | 272 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 208 pages | | Publication date | 10 Mar. 2022 | | Publisher | Hazelden Publishing | ## Images ![The Gifts of Imperfection: 10th Anniversary Edition: Features a New Foreword and Brand-New Tools (paperback) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61pEljvVxcL.jpg) ![The Gifts of Imperfection: 10th Anniversary Edition: Features a New Foreword and Brand-New Tools (paperback) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81n7FNXFECL.jpg) ![The Gifts of Imperfection: 10th Anniversary Edition: Features a New Foreword and Brand-New Tools (paperback) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Zgq00FicL.jpg) ![The Gifts of Imperfection: 10th Anniversary Edition: Features a New Foreword and Brand-New Tools (paperback) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61bXQez-jzL.jpg) ![The Gifts of Imperfection: 10th Anniversary Edition: Features a New Foreword and Brand-New Tools (paperback) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RAHVwwNjL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Life-changing *by A***R on 21 June 2012* I don't say "life-changing" very often especially when it comes to self-help books, as there is so much dross out there. However, Brene Brown's book is an amazing revelation. I am one of those people who's a chronic perfectionist and has always struggled with just being real, being me, feeling that this is enough. My coach recommended this book around the same time that a friend sent me a link to Brene Brown's TEDx Talk on the subject of vulnerability & shame (highly recommended - google it!). Her style of writing makes it feel like she's a friend telling you all of this fascinating stuff over a coffee. Her work is heavily research based so I have no doubts about its validity - and the real kicker is that not only is (was) she a perfectionist herself but her research led her on this journey of discovery which resulted in a "breakdown" and a total realigning of her values and ideas about self-worth and feeling "I am enough". I've always found most texts on self worth etc to just fail to hit the mark, but Brown's book hit me between the eyes; perhaps the time in my life was perfect and I was ready to receive the message. I've already had some amazing results having embraced the idea of imperfection and vulnerability, in terms of having some very real, very close friendships develop. So to summarise the last paragraph, as well as being research-based, she backs this up with her own experiences, as well as countless experiences of other people who've posted to her website/blog. Where the book fell short of expectations (only a little), is that I don't feel it does quite enough to help the reader figure out how to apply it to their lives. Brown divides the book up into 10 "guideposts" (sub-concepts, basically) and at the end of each guidepost chapter she gives a kid of an exercise to make you think about how you can apply it (sometimes using her own examples of how she achieves this). But I found these a bit brief and was left wanting more "how-to". Maybe I'm lazy, or expecting too much, but I was kinda hoping for a little more instruction/direction. That said, perhaps I'm being naive - perhaps it simply isn't feasible or possible to do that, because each person is unique, and so are their circumstances. One of the most subtle but fundamental effects this book will have on you, is that by the end of it you will feel like you know Brene Brown, that you see her as a vulnerable imperfect lovely person whom you could meet randomly by chance and have a great conversation with, a real honest conversation with no b.s. and no pretence. But that is not the fundamental subtle effect I'm talking about - what I'm saying is that this nice feeling towards her, is an implicit demonstration of how vulnerability and imperfection and being real, are the very qualities that foster better & deeper connections with other human beings. Her book is one giant demonstration of how her own honesty and courage make her a wonderful person - she leads by example time and time again and this is what makes this book incredible - she didn't just research & publish something, she lived it and breathed it, then had the courage to include her very personal experiences in the book. This I feel is leading by example, and inspired me to have the courage to drop the b.s. pretence and be myself. If you buy this book, bear in mind that you will have to read it twice. Why? Because the first time you read it, you'll be pretty riveted and won't want to stop reading to take notes or write down any ideas you have about how to apply it to your own life. I plan to read it a second time and to write a page or so of bullet-points, things to apply to daily life. The concepts are of course going to be new to many of you, so don't be surprised if you don't get it at first. As in all areas of life, breakthroughs are often preceded by confusion! I'd like to see a 2nd edition of this book come out some day with some more specific methods of applying this. That said, Brene Brown has had a major impact on me and I'm very grateful for it - I really think her work could change a lot of peoples' lives. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow. I wasn't expecting this title to be that good ! *by C***S on 17 February 2024* I think this book is about finding courage. Courage to be your true authentic self. To discover what has been preventing you from allowing yourself to be just that. Courage to start believing that in order to feel joy in our lives, we have to let go of the belief that says that we're not worthy of love of belonging. Or a belief that says we have to hustle for it and fit in. If we don't do that we simply betray our soul. Which often causes us to suffer. Living authentically is not easy in today's culture. When you start doing it - you will start annoying some people in your life. Practicing vulnerability is not easy either. We need to be careful who we share our stories with. By staying compassionate and connected towards/with ourselves we stay connected. Connected to thing called life. We accept ourselves fully. And that's difficult. That's because it will involve setting boundaries and holding others accountable for their behaviour. And what often prevents us from doing all the above ? Shame. A fear that we're unlovable. But the good news is, that we're all capable of developing shame resilience. We have to realize that it's important to talk about it. It's important to respond to shame. If we don't, it will just keep growing, making us miserable and inauthentic. Choosing authenticity is not easy. But it's important to recognise which areas in our lifes we can practice letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are. Areas such as relationships, parenting, work, friendships, hobbies and play time. Being real can feel risky. But I think there's even greater risk: hiding yourself and your gifts from the world. We also have to let go of perfectionism. It exists on a continuum and we all have it to some degree. It often stops us from succeeding in life. It may lead to depression, anxiety and addiction. We often think that perfectionism will protect us, whereas in fact it stops us from being seen. Nobody is perfect. We all have "cracks". And when we're able to stop hiding them, this is where our "light" can come through. In a beautiful, authentic, imperfect way. In summary, this book reminded me of why we're here: to connect with one another, with the world, with our passions. Through vulnerability and courage. So as a result we can connect with: our true selves ❤️ ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by D***J on 23 May 2015* Brene Covers so many things in this book that it deserves at least a few reads to digest everything. After a research on how "Whole-hearted" people live, she found out that these people had a certain perspective on life and embraced a few practices regularly that made a huge change in how open they were to life. After finishing this book, I picked up quite a few distinctions worth applying. When you feel shame, the reflex that is conditioned in our society, heck even more conditioned in INDIAN society is to be embarrassed. Shame can come from so many angles, but so many of us are strangled by our introverted world views that we do not give enough credit to ourselves as being people who DESERVE to feel. When you feel shame, DON'T HIDE, instead, open up! There's chapters on cultivating authenticity, being more compassionate towards our own selves and giving ourselves the love and acceptance we deserve. To anyone who's looking to read a book, this book is rated #1 on Self Esteem, even though I believe Nathaniel Branden's works are better in that department, but this book EXCELS. It is definitely worth a read and a re read and it will bring a different courageous angle to the way you see life. It did to mine when I thought, what's wrong with singing in public. I tried, I sucked and I laughed about it haha At the end of every chapter, there's suggestions on how to apply the lesson called DIG deep, get inspired and get going. They offer valuable suggestions on how to use the info and other books and authors that cover the topics in details Definitely worth a read. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Gifts of Imperfection: 10th Anniversary Edition: Features a new foreword and brand-new tools - Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead - I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn't): Making the Journey from "What Will People Think?" to "I Am Enough" --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/415291365-the-gifts-of-imperfection-10th-anniversary-edition-features-a-new](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/415291365-the-gifts-of-imperfection-10th-anniversary-edition-features-a-new) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*