Review
Kristin Neff empowers women to combat patriarchy by shining a light on the true nature of compassion-both nurturing and fierce ― Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance
The authoritative guide to self-compassion ― Angela Duckworth, author of Grit
Fierce Self-Compassion encourages anyone who identifies as a woman to claim the strength that comes from caring for ourselves ― Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Happiness
From the Back Cover
A follow-up from the bestselling Self-Compassion, this book shows why it is more urgent than ever that women acknowledge their areas of suffering, celebrate their inner voice, and challenge the male-orientated status quo.
The book will draw on Kristin Neff’s own life story as well as the stories of other women to show how readers can harness self-compassion and gain the strength, clarity, and courage needed to be resilient and stand up for themselves in our male-dominated society.
She’ll explore core issues such as gender differences, why we aren’t more compassionate to themselves, and what women do for love. With expert research, concrete tools, and easy-to-follow mindfulness practices, this book will empower women to let go of self-criticism, draw boundaries, and become fierce.
About the Author
Kristin Neff PhD is an Associate Professor in Human Development at the University of Texas at Austin. She has spent the past fifteen years researching self-compassion and is widely recognized as the pioneer of the field. She co-created an eight-week program called Mindful Self-Compassion and founded a non-profit organization called the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion.
She is the bestselling author of Self-Compassion and The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook.