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This book, written by a "shame researcher", urges readers to live wholeheartedly and take risks and cast aside doubt to live our best lives.
Well, easier said than done, Brené.
I liked the message of the book, and I found myself nodding along at various parts. Even though there is an entire chapter on parenting and shame, this book explains a lot about online behavior. I also have found myself recognizing shame a lot more easily, and isn't recognizing the problem the first step? While the shame sp ...more
Well, easier said than done, Brené.
I liked the message of the book, and I found myself nodding along at various parts. Even though there is an entire chapter on parenting and shame, this book explains a lot about online behavior. I also have found myself recognizing shame a lot more easily, and isn't recognizing the problem the first step? While the shame sp ...more
Better as a TED talk.
I heard Brene Brown interviewed by Krista Tippett on On Being and I knew I had to read this book. I was not disappointed. Brown's research enlightened me on my own behavior as well as the behavior of others. Her writing style is easy and it makes this a quick engaging read.
And every where I went with the book people stopped me say what a great it is! Most people even referred to the auther by her first name as if she were a personal friend.
I can't think of anyone I would not recommend this book ...more
And every where I went with the book people stopped me say what a great it is! Most people even referred to the auther by her first name as if she were a personal friend.
I can't think of anyone I would not recommend this book ...more
I have zero memory of reading this book in 2016, but I am really glad I listened to it in 2019. Now that I've listened to Brene Brown narrate "Rising Strong," the narrator here is a bit disappointing, but the integration of qualitative research and practical, inspirational help for how to manage emotions, lean into discomfort, connect deeply with others, and own your own story (rather than give your power away to others and allow their narratives to control you) is powerful. You know it's not ju
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So, I took a long break from this one about 3/4 through, because it got pretty repetitive and tedious. That said, I took A LOT away from this that I sort of already had as principle core beliefs, but now I have words and research for/behind it. It was hard from me to step away from the touchy feely vocabulary enough to acknowledge that there was actual research behind it. In the end, I think I might recommend a condensed version, particularly if you're going to listen to this one.
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This book really resonated with me. She manages to explain her research really well and tell a story many of us can she parts of ourselves in. I am looking forward to reading her other work, and I'm sure I'll return to this book again.
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Lots of insights here. It's amazing how much something as basic as being vulnerable can affect how well you relate to others and how much you can accomplish.
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