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The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connections and Courage by Brené Brown
taxiotis's review against another edition
5.0
Brene Brown is my hero! So much goodness in this I can listen to it over and over again! And take notes.
hasnow's review against another edition
5.0
Wowee Brené. Sorry I was late to the party, but this is worth the hype.
elizabethalvite's review against another edition
5.0
made me realize a lot of things i need to work on to be more wholehearted. i love the intellect and casual tone of Brene!
sidewriter's review against another edition
5.0
Welp, it feels vulnerable to write a review of a book about vulnerability, a book I really love. A book that admitting I love means also admitting that I suffer from so many of the mental patterns she describes and that yes, I do need the help she’s offering. My judgey-mcjudgersons voice says, “You’re such a cliche -- 40-something white woman raving about Brene Brown.” Yes. Yes I am. And also there’s a reason this woman is as famous as she is. I’ve listened to it at least four times so far, and I still love it. I expect I’ll listen to it four more times in 2021.
This is an audiobook, and it is 10x better than all of her written work. She’s a talented researcher, and a perfectly fine writer, but as a presenter, she shines and sparkles. You may have seen that in her TED Talks, but I’d argue that those are dry compared to this audiobook. It’s a recording of a multi-workshop series she gave to some group somewhere, and it lands like a whale breaching in a glassy, gorgeous ocean. Her books land more like an olympic diver having a good day -- careful, restrained, technically excellent. They’re both wonderful, but the former has grandeur, makes a bigger splash, and exudes an undeniable joy and freedom. Plus, I’m just partial to a day on the water.
Sometimes therapy is expensive and painful and full of tears, but it can also be a cheap audiobook that makes you laugh and laugh. Personally, I need and appreciate both.
This is an audiobook, and it is 10x better than all of her written work. She’s a talented researcher, and a perfectly fine writer, but as a presenter, she shines and sparkles. You may have seen that in her TED Talks, but I’d argue that those are dry compared to this audiobook. It’s a recording of a multi-workshop series she gave to some group somewhere, and it lands like a whale breaching in a glassy, gorgeous ocean. Her books land more like an olympic diver having a good day -- careful, restrained, technically excellent. They’re both wonderful, but the former has grandeur, makes a bigger splash, and exudes an undeniable joy and freedom. Plus, I’m just partial to a day on the water.
Sometimes therapy is expensive and painful and full of tears, but it can also be a cheap audiobook that makes you laugh and laugh. Personally, I need and appreciate both.
drawlina's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
violinknitter's review against another edition
5.0
As much as I like Brene Brown's writing, I like her speaking style even more, so when Julie Davis mentioned this collection from Audible, I jumped to get it. So excellent... I will be listening to this one over & over again.
lessie32's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
laurenjackman's review against another edition
5.0
An excellent reading, and have recommended it to many
knitter22's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to The Power of Vulnerability because I realized that I was judging Brené Brown without ever really listening to her. I'm not much for self-help books but I've always discounted Brené Brown. For some reason, I found her irritating and preachy, with simplistic claims that seemed like pop psychology to me. I've only ever listened to five minutes of one of her TED talks, so I had to ask myself why was I so against her?
But I am willing to admit that she may be onto something. I didn't disagree with the points she presented in this book. I still think she uses too many buzzwords but she is a good storyteller. Just because I have a problem accepting the qualitative nature of social science research doesn't negate the research. I may even listen to more of her books, with some healthy skepticism and an open mind.
But I am willing to admit that she may be onto something. I didn't disagree with the points she presented in this book. I still think she uses too many buzzwords but she is a good storyteller. Just because I have a problem accepting the qualitative nature of social science research doesn't negate the research. I may even listen to more of her books, with some healthy skepticism and an open mind.