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  • By: Tara Brach
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  • Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (205 ratings)

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The Practice of Self-Acceptance, Taught by a Buddhist Clinical Psychologist...

How would your life change if you genuinely accepted yourself, just the way you are? According to Dr. Tara Brach, feelings of shame and unworthiness are the source of many problems we experience with our relationships, careers, creative endeavors, and most fundamentally, our spiritual unfolding.

On Radical Self-Acceptance, this respected clinical psychologist and Buddhist meditation teacher shows you how to free yourself from the grip of your insecurities about being "good enough." With insights from both Eastern contemplative traditions and Western psychotherapies, Dr. Brach guides you through a full program of meditations and skills you need to become more compassionate toward the "unforgivable" parts of your self.

As Dr. Brach says, the most difficult - and pervasive - challenge to Westerners today is the suffering caused by our feelings of unworthiness and self-aversion. Radical Self-Acceptance offers a way to break out of this emotional prison, so you can discover the freedom that comes with kindness and true appreciation of yourself and others.

©2005 Tara Brach (P)2008 Sounds True

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Overrated, not suitable listen while driving etc.

I think this book is bit over rated. I bought it by looking at reviews but didn't find that great at all. May be, I was not expecting long pauses in the book reading for breathing and meditating. I listen while driving and walking, obviously don't want those frequent long pauses asking me to lie down calmly and breath!

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Life changing book

Short and to the point, this series of four lectures and exercises taught me new techniques in mindfulness that were easy to use and immediately beneficial. I enjoyed it so much I immediately listened through for a second time. I also intend on listening to this again with my husband and daughter. A must read for those who struggle with self compassion. Would give 6/5 if I could. Highly recommended.

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Easy to listen to Easy to understand

Enjoyable uplifting and not to preachy. I found it relatable with a nice flow, and pleasant narrator

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Get this book!

Tara has a beutiful voice, I am glad she read her own book and it will really help you to connect with yourself.

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Irritating phrasing

I could only listen to this in bursts because I found the narrators phrasing and Speaking voice, the timing the pause between words incredibly irritating

this tended to overshadow the content which I can now barely recall despite finally finishing it. The second last chapter was quite good though and I more enjoyed the sharing of other people’s wisdoms and insights.

Not what I was expecting but that’s fine. I’m sure others may well enjoy her unusual “feel like I’m in a meditation class” narration style. I do.. in a meditation practice 😂

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Beautiful

Heart expands with every word.
Such a perfect voice to be read to sleep with as well.

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very good

i loved it. i need to listen a couple more times to fully understand and implement.

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Fresh yet ancient wisdom

Listening to Tara's audio books is like being at a personal talk given just for you. I sometimes reminded myself this is a book, the reading is so fresh and full of vitality.

The insight and meditations are exquisite and full of digestible wisdom. I will come back to this book many times, I'm sure.

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Beautiful

Helped me gain understanding and reach new levels of insight into my life and self.

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Practical tools for life

Great book, would highly recommend for people who would like to learn an efficient and wholesome way to manage emotions.

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