If I were teaching a class on self-acceptance, this would be my syllabus:
The Art of Empathy: Karla McLaren
A General Theory of Love: Lewis, Amini, Lannon
The Compassionate Mind: Paul Gilbert
Daring Greatly: Brene Brown
Drama of the Gifted Child: Alice Miller
Lovingkindness: Sharon Salzberg
Opening Up: James Pennebaler
Perfect Love, Imperfect Relationships: John Welwood
Radical Self-Acceptance: Tara Brach
Spiritual Evolution: George Vaillant
The Naked Now: Richard Rohr
Wired for Joy: Laura Mellin
Normal in Training 