Even though I've read this book several times (usually along with my clients), Kristin Neff remains a guru in self-compassion research. Her book is full of both relevant science and gentle understanding around the nature of self-compassion, how to develop it, and also how to better understand individual and culture barriers to that journey. It's a book for everyone. As a therapist (ha!) I can't help myself but to recommend it. (4/5 stars.)