Reviews

Self Compassion by Kristin Neff

bk_gjendem's review against another edition

5.0

I read this, because it was mentioned in Brene Brown's "The Gifts of Imperfection." In fact, the cover on my book has a blurb by Brown and the subtitle is "The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself" instead of "Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind."

It's a great read. I highly recommend it!

cassiemedeiros's review against another edition

3.0

there are certainly some good ideas in here and i think i would recommend a few chapters to some clients, but this could have been significantly shorter, and Neff’s weird horror at having an autistic son left a sour taste in my mouth.

catburps's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

karinapplesauce's review against another edition

5.0

Saying this book changed my life would be an over statement - I just finished it, is my life actually changed? But - I did borrow the audiobook from the library per my counselor's recommendation and part way through listening to it, bought the physical copy so I could read it again later. My memory for books is not that long, unless they make a lasting impression. Sometimes when I go back to my old 5-star reviews and can't recall anything about it, I question why I gave it 5 stars in the first place.

I am a very pessimistic person who tends to dwell in negativity, and just coming out of a recent low (winters and SAD can bite me) - this book gives you some real tools for living a happier life. I'm not saying I'll suddenly not be a negative person, but I now know where that can go.

cantara's review against another edition

2.0

This is hard book to review. I gained a good understanding of the whys and hows of self compassion as it seems to be used in mental health (or at least, how it is used by the last two mental health professionals I have seen). I can see its potential as a useful tool for dealing with mood disorders. That said, the author went a little too "woo" for me, especially in the second half. This is offputting to me, but it might be just fine, even welcome for others. If you are interested in the concept and practice of self-compassion, I would recommend this book (or at least its first half) as a good introduction.

jenniferkay's review against another edition

I borrowed this from the library and had to return it before I finished listening to it. But I found it helpful enough to purchase my own print copy and I hope to revisit it soon.

bethanybeyondthejordan's review against another edition

5.0

Audio.
Right book, right time. It was on one counselor’s shelf, and highly recommended by my other.
Practical tools for something I’ve long struggled with personally (Enneagram 1

emilyrdn180's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

3.5

I was a little disappointed but I think I just had really high expectations. Also not as weight neutral as I would have hoped. But still good, glad I read it. Would I recommend it? Not sure. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Eating disorder and Fatphobia

mikaylawood's review against another edition

hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Minor: Child death

traceyt's review against another edition

Boring