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In "I Thought It Was Just Me," Brené Brown draws on a six‑year study of shame’s impact on women, interviews with hundreds of women and therapists, and real‑life examples to reveal how shame manifests in everyday areas such as mental and physical health, body image, relationships, money, and work. She explains the cultural forces that push women to reject their bodies, stories, and true selves, and presents an empowering framework that dispels judgment, fosters genuine acceptance, and turns shame into courage, compassion, and connection.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology
Authors: Brené Brown
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