
I Thought It Was Just Me
Women Reclaiming Power and Courage in a Culture of Shame
Categories
Nonfiction, Self Help, Psychology, Relationships, Mental Health, Audiobook, Feminism, Personal Development, Womens, Book Club
Content Type
Book
Binding
Hardcover
Year
2007
Publisher
Gotham
Language
English
ISBN13
9781592402632
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I Thought It Was Just Me Plot Summary
Best Quote
“Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.” ― Brene Brown, I Thought It Was Just Me: Women Reclaiming Power and Courage in a Culture of Shame
Review Summary
Strengths: The book effectively highlights the pervasive nature of shame and offers insights into developing "shame resilience." It provides powerful, actionable suggestions that could potentially improve readers' lives. The reviewer appreciates the book's emphasis on empathy and listening. Weaknesses: The book is criticized for having a narrow, middle-class perspective on shame, lacking depth in addressing issues like poverty and other socio-economic challenges. The reviewer feels the author, Brené Brown, appears sheltered and fails to resonate with a broader audience. There is a desire for more research on men's experiences with shame. Overall: The review presents mixed feelings, acknowledging the book's valuable insights but criticizing its limited perspective. The reader recommends skipping this book in favor of Brown's later works, suggesting a preference for more comprehensive explorations of the topic.
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