Brown explores the psychology of releasing our definitions of an 'imperfect' life and embracing living authentically. In a world where insults, criticisms, and fears are spread too generously alongside messages of unrealistic beauty, attainment, and expectation, she provides ten 'guideposts' that can help anyone establish a practice for a life of honest beauty-- a perfectly imperfect life.

"Originally published in the United States and in different form by Hazelden Publishing in 2010."--title page verso. "Including new tools to make the work your own."--Cover. "Welcome to your integration index", 22 pages following the numbered text, are blank for readers to develop their own "index" to pages and concepts they feel are important to them.

10th anniversary note / from Brené -- Preface -- Introduction: Wholehearted living -- Courage, compassion, and connection: the gifts of imperfection -- Exploring the power of love, belonging, and being enough -- The things that get in the way -- Final thoughts.