Reviews

The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connections and Courage by Brené Brown

moiracampbell23's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny informative reflective fast-paced

3.75

palmpages's review against another edition

5.0

A profoundly life-changing lecture. Brené Brown helps us to see the beauty that lies in being vulnerable. Being vulnerable is difficult, but it’s an essential step to us being wholeheartedly our genuine selves.

It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly. - Theodore Roosevelt

I will be listening to this lecture again shortly.

savbag's review against another edition

5.0

I listened to this on audio as part of my quest to read all Brene Brown’s books and was surprised that it isn’t a “book” per say but a recording of her speaking at a multi-session conference. At first I thought that format was gonna be distracting but I loved the relaxed, friendly, honest nature! Super comprehensive view of all her work (up to that point) with lots of actionable advice.

freckleduck's review against another edition

5.0

This book was what I needed to hear. I can see how I am coping with life and ways I can be more wholehearted. I think this book allowed me to see how much I’ve grown and ways I can continue to grow.

zenpoett's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

caitbreen's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

mcddcm's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.25

christina_likes_to_read's review against another edition

4.0

What an enjoyable book. I found this book to be interesting and insightful. 4.5 stars

ellavdlinden's review against another edition

4.0

Mooi boek over kwetsbaarheid maar vooral ook schaamte. Paar fijne dingen uitgehaald om over schaamte heen te stappen

cstaude's review against another edition

4.0

Listened to this on a long road trip. Hearing the author read it herself as a “workshop” and that made it even better. Liked it a ton. Probably will listen again to soak it in even better. Brown is sensible and honest- two things I appreciate most in this type of literature.