I thought it was just me (but it isn't) : making the journey from "What will people think?" to "I am enough" / Brené Brown.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brown, Brené, author.

Contributor:

Vet Class of 1963.

Standardized Title:

I thought it was just me

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women--Psychology.

Women.

Shame.

Resilience (Personality trait).

Genre:

Nonfiction.

Physical Description:

xxvii, 303 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Edition:

First trade paperback edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House, 2008.

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.

Contents:

Understanding shame

Shame resilience and the power of empathy

The first element : recognizing shame and understanding our triggers

The second element : practicing critical awareness

The third element : reaching out

The fourth element : speaking shame

Practicing courage in a culture of fear

Practicing compassion in a culture of blame

Practicing connection in a culture of disconnection

Creating a culture of connection.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [286]-297) and index.

"Previously published as a Gotham Books hardcover edition, February 2007, with the title, I thought it was just me."--T.p. verso. Two previous subtitles : 1) women reclaiming power and courage in a culture of shame. ; 2) (but it isn't): telling the truth about perfectionism, inadequacy, and power.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Vet Class of 1963.

ISBN:

9781592403356

1592403352

OCLC:

941068793