FLAWD

The journey to self-esteem is set in motion by an encounter with something we all have: a good flaw. And acceptance—just saying yes to the presence of a good flaw—is the way to cross into a world where wholeness, realness, and self-expression can be found:
A lively, illustrated manifesto that encourages readers of all ages to be fearless with their flaws in order to discover realness and authentic self-expression.

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:

Look at yourself: The importance of being a seeker, not a knower
Play with perspective: How your view of you is totally up to you
Embrace your totality: This includes all of you, the agony and the ecstasy!
Redefine what defines you: See failure as the freedom to figuring it out, and flaws as the doorway to your depths
Use influence: Avoiding gossip and other negative influences for more skillful ones, including the simple yet powerful smile

With renewed awareness, readers will learn can be a light to the world, letting others know that instead of (flaw) shame, it’s possible to feel compassion, instead of (flaw) embarrassment, it’s possible to experience curiosity, instead of (flaw) limitation, it’s possible to know freedom.

The founder of WeStopHate.com, Emily-Anne Rigal, 20, is one of Newsweek’s “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 Dove’s Global Self-Esteem Ambassador among her thousands of supporters, mentors, and fans.