Fierce Self-Compassion

“Kristin Neff’s name has become practically synonymous with self-compassion. Her bold new book is a powerful gift–especially arriving at this moment when finding ways into deeper connection with ourselves and one other is more important than ever. She helps us unlock the potential of self-compassion in its various forms–courage, clarity, vulnerability, kindness, and understanding–to greatly benefit our personal and professional lives. It’s the only way forward, and Dr. Neff’s book is a wonderful companion to take on the journey.” - Eileen Fisher, founder and CEO of Eileen Fisher, Inc.

“In this brilliant new book, Kristin Neff empowers us all to combat patriarchy by shining a light on the true nature of compassion-both nurturing and fierce. She gives us potent tools for healing our own wounds and creating a more just, equitable and loving world.” - Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance and Radical Compassion

“The authoritative guide to self-compassion by the field’s pioneering founder and leading spokesperson. Through her science and compelling personal story, Kristin Neff shows us how and why to be kind to ourselves.” - Angela Duckworth, professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, author of Grit, and CEO of Character Lab

“Fierce Self-Compassion encourages anyone to claim the strength that comes from caring for ourselves. Kristin Neff has put together a wonderfully woven book, powerfully bringing together the threads of current events, research, personal stories, and #MeToo to create an easy-to-follow guide for ultimate acceptance and action.” - Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Happiness and Real Change

“I am so grateful to Kristin Neff for doing the research, study, and teaching that it took to write a book as clear and profound as Fierce Self-Compassion. It’s no small feat to weave threads from brain science, psychology, gender studies, history, and spiritual practice into a user-friendly guidebook–fierce and tender, kind and powerful, compassionate toward themselves and devoted to healing our world. I recommend this book to everyone.” - Elizabeth Lesser, cofounder of Omega Institute, and bestselling author of Cassandra Speaks and Broken Open

Kristin Neff is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research and is an associate professor of educational psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She has written numerous academic articles and is the author of Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself.

In conjunction with her colleague Dr. Chris Germer, she developed Mindful Self-Compassion, a training program taught by thousands of teachers worldwide, and coauthored The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook, Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout, and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals.