Take a photo of a barcode or cover
4.24 AVERAGE
4.24 AVERAGE
The first half of this book impressed me greatly - I really like the important learnings of Brene Brown, and love her TED talks especially, but it just seemed to get a bit repetitive towards the end, and Brown herself with her neverending stories about her own experiences just got a bit annoying, I hate to admit. Perhaps I just wasn't in the right mood the second time I picked it up.
But there is a lot of wisdom and psychology and analysis in this book, and it has a lot to teach us about embracing vulnerability and growing through the process, the payoff being in the genuineness of the relationships which result from being "real".
This was good timing for me, as my younger daughter is having trouble choosing friends, and being herself in groups. I wanted to get her to read it, as I think it would have been very worthwhile, but the language is too difficult for a 14 year old to enjoy reading. I think Brown should write a version of this book aimed at Middle school children, who would love and learn from it.
But there is a lot of wisdom and psychology and analysis in this book, and it has a lot to teach us about embracing vulnerability and growing through the process, the payoff being in the genuineness of the relationships which result from being "real".
This was good timing for me, as my younger daughter is having trouble choosing friends, and being herself in groups. I wanted to get her to read it, as I think it would have been very worthwhile, but the language is too difficult for a 14 year old to enjoy reading. I think Brown should write a version of this book aimed at Middle school children, who would love and learn from it.
I like Brene Brown and I think her most compelling medium is podcasting. However, I found this book thought-provoking and enjoyable in small chunks. It just didn’t have the same magic as her speaking. When we hear her quick-witted and down-to-earth voice, especially while interacting with other people in interviews, I find her research more interesting.
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Listened to it on Audible for our book club. Great insights.
Literally disliked everything about this book, her tone, her voice, everything!
Amazing, impactful, healing. Ten stars, if I could give it. This is one of those books that I wish was required reading for all humans. It‘s already made a huge difference in how I’m going about my own life and has spawned numerous conversations with my family.
And the best part? It isn’t bull crap being slung by some arrogant jerk who thinks they have all the answers and wants to tell everyone how to live. Instead, the insights come from years of dedicated research told by someone who is honest about their own efforts to change their way of being as a result.
I’m immediately diving into another of her books because I want to continue living in that head space a little longer.
And the best part? It isn’t bull crap being slung by some arrogant jerk who thinks they have all the answers and wants to tell everyone how to live. Instead, the insights come from years of dedicated research told by someone who is honest about their own efforts to change their way of being as a result.
I’m immediately diving into another of her books because I want to continue living in that head space a little longer.
fast-paced
I appreciated much of the book! I feel like maybe she put names to things that already have names but enjoyed the learning time. Much to reflect upon
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
I feel like if you’ve been in therapy for any significant stretch of time, with a really good therapist, this book is kind of redundant. For me it was a lot of things I’ve already heard, but presented in the author’s own style and wording.
I read four chapters into the book and when it came due to return to the library, I didn't opt to renew to finish the book. I enjoy social science, research, and leadership books but found this content dry and the real-world scenarios boring.
reflective
medium-paced