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4.24 AVERAGE
4.24 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
This book found me at the right time. Just a little over a week ago I turned 51. Three days ago I was fired from my first professional job. Shame has always felt like a part of my personality, but this book helped me see that it doesn't have to be. I am not ok, but I will be.
I really like Brene's work. She put a lot of effort into leaning about shame and vulnerability, and what we need to do to use these in our lives as a help rather than a hindrance. I only rated this book 4 stars because I thought it was too similar to her other book. "I Thought It Was Just Me: Women Reclaiming Power and Courage in a Culture of Shame." I read both books and felt like they probably could have been combined into one book. I really like Brene's insight though. I recommend this book for 13 and up due to some of the topics she discusses.
challenging
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Revelatory and transformative, especially the first four chapters on scarcity, vulnerability and shame, and the final chapter on parenting.
I personally cannot follow her writing one bit as she jumps around too much. A book only she would be brave enough to write, yet I was left wishing she herself as an author had shown more vulnerability. Building rapport with a reader is crucial for me trusting her opinion. The concepts were there, but the research could have shown more depth and explanation. It's interesting how for a book on vulnerability, there's not much vulnerability except for an anecdote about sending a bad email. Also doesn't take into account the cultural facets that influence vulnerability.
Interesting ideas. A little dry but definitely inspiring and motivational - a whole different way to view the world and it's given me a lot to consider when I want to raise kids.
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
This book provided excellent perspectives on the influences of shame and fear in our society, particularly insightful around parenting. Brene Brown both reinforced and provided another level of depth to the concepts of shame and guilt in how we view ourselves, the stories we tell, and how it effects our children. She introduced a powerful concept identified as Wholehearted living and Wholehearted parenting which are eye opening and personally challenging, but worth the effort to absorb and apply. She is definitely on to something. Highly recommended it for all, especially parents!
informative
reflective
medium-paced
"In a world where scarcity and shame dominate and feeling afraid has become second nature, vulnerability is subversive."
What is the heart of vulnerability, Brown argues? Courage.
What is the heart of vulnerability, Brown argues? Courage.
I highly recommend listening to the audible book, narrated/read by Brené Brown.