Synopses & Reviews
The journey to self-esteem is set in motion by an encounter with something we all have: a good flaw. And acceptancejust saying yes to the presence of a good flawis the way to cross into a world where wholeness, realness, and self-expression can be found.
For anyone wanting to prepare for the social-emotional challenges they have to look forward to in school or dealing with the insecurities that arise while finding your way in the world, as well as anyone who cares about young people (parents, educators, mentors, psychologists, social workers, and more), FLAWD, is an energetic guide for seeing flaws as the doorway to something more. With dynamic advice from teens and celebrities around the world, FLAWD presents you with steps for moving to self-acceptance and true authenticity.
Synopsis
When you look in the mirror and only see your flaws, it can be hard to be your best self.
FLAWD is your new cheerleader--an energetic guide to seeing your flaws as the doorway to something more.
Through dynamic stories and advice from teens and celebrities around the world, FLAWD will help you to:
- SEE yourself as perfectly imperfect.
- TREAT life as playfully as possible.
- THINK about what really matters.
- EMBRACE all that makes you, YOU.
- UNDERSTAND influence and how to use it.
- KNOW you can be part of a flawd and powerful transformation.
Even though we exist in a culture that thrives on bullying us into believing we're never good enough as we are, FLAWD affirms that you are good enough, ready enough and important enough to be a flawd light in the world.
Are you ready to become fearless with your flaws and change the world by being yourself? Then FLAWD is the book for you.
"Not only does Emily-Anne have strong convictions and a beautiful soul, but she has taken action against bullying. Her actions have had such an immediate and enormous impact on the world already." --Lady Gaga
About the Author
The founder of anti-bullying organization WeStopHate.com, Emily-Anne Rigal is one of Newsweeks 150 Most Fearless Women in the World.” She is a recipient of the Peace First Prize and the Nickelodeon H.A.L.O. (Helping and Leading Others) Award from Lady Gaga. She is an activist, speaker, YouTube personality, and media darling who counts everyone from Lady Gaga to Meryl Streep to Doves Global Self-Esteem Ambassador among her thousands of supporters, mentors, and fans.