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I feel so empowered by this book. Shame is such a harmful factor in our world. We can combat that by showing courage, practicing Wholeheartedness, and being vulnerable. I had to read this as a point of self development in one of my college courses and it has changed my view. I have so much to work on and this book serves as a guide and workbook to getting me to a healthier place in my life. I love it!
This revealed a lot to me about some of my own personal demons, and it gave me some general guidelines for how to face them. I especially liked the part about parenting. I am interested to check out one or two of her other books that are more in depth on women's issues.
I'm going backwards through Brene Brown's books. After reading Rising Strong, I wanted more. The whole conversation Brene is starting through these books is so important.
I write this a few days after the massacre in Orlando, FL, and I can't help but think that while gun control is an important conversation to have, what is more important is the conversation we have as a society about worth, belonging, and shame. I don't pretend to understand the mental state of the many shooters that fill our news feeds, but I can guarantee that hate is something they were filled with. And I am convinced that hate for others flows only from a person's own personal doubt and self-hate. Yes, men with guns who are filled with hate are scary. But I am also scared by all the hate I see flowing on social media, on news stations, and between unarmed people. If we can't clean up our act as a society, why are we surprised when our fringe citizens take that same hate and act out on it.
Brene Brown isn't the answer here. But her message is part of the healing conversation if we're willing to have it.
I write this a few days after the massacre in Orlando, FL, and I can't help but think that while gun control is an important conversation to have, what is more important is the conversation we have as a society about worth, belonging, and shame. I don't pretend to understand the mental state of the many shooters that fill our news feeds, but I can guarantee that hate is something they were filled with. And I am convinced that hate for others flows only from a person's own personal doubt and self-hate. Yes, men with guns who are filled with hate are scary. But I am also scared by all the hate I see flowing on social media, on news stations, and between unarmed people. If we can't clean up our act as a society, why are we surprised when our fringe citizens take that same hate and act out on it.
Brene Brown isn't the answer here. But her message is part of the healing conversation if we're willing to have it.
It’s my first Brené Brown book. I cried a little during her final thoughts. I already employ a practice of daring greatly, I’m glad to hear someone putting it I to words researching it and putting it out in a way that the masses can ingest it. What does Browns work look like through an equity lens?
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
Absolutely loved this book! Everyone should read it. From parents to teachers to anyone who has to work or be with other people
challenging
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced