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A review by rballenger
Braving the Wilderness: The quest for true belonging and the courage to stand alone by Brené Brown
3.0
Type of read: Commuter Read.
What made me pick it up: It's been a while since I've read a self-help/motivational book and I feel like I can always count on Brown for a realistic perspective on how to take on life.
Overall rating: I feel like I say this with any self-help/motivational book I read, but I go into this knowing I'm not going to agree with everything or find everything on every single page to be exactly what I need. I enjoyed the perspective of 'Braving the Wilderness' and it provided a needed reminder that not only can I give myself permission to do something, I can then act on that permission...and enjoy it. There was also quite a bit of reflection regarding belonging and how we include, or exclude, those around us both consciously and subconsciously.
I will say, 'Braving the Wilderness' was a little bit more political than I anticipated. And I don't mean that in a right versus left sort of way - although political parties and party lines are brought up frequently. I mean it in, there are quite a few references, influences, and individuals that readers may find politically divisive (for example, not even within 5 minutes of starting the book, Brown talks about how J.K. Rowling has had a positive impact on their life) which could make it hard for some readers to wade through personal preference to get to the subject matter.
If you want to read a book that challenges you to look at how you're including yourself and those around you in your life and activities, given by your slightly sweary, faith-filled best friend, 'Braving the Wilderness' is a good choice.
What made me pick it up: It's been a while since I've read a self-help/motivational book and I feel like I can always count on Brown for a realistic perspective on how to take on life.
Overall rating: I feel like I say this with any self-help/motivational book I read, but I go into this knowing I'm not going to agree with everything or find everything on every single page to be exactly what I need. I enjoyed the perspective of 'Braving the Wilderness' and it provided a needed reminder that not only can I give myself permission to do something, I can then act on that permission...and enjoy it. There was also quite a bit of reflection regarding belonging and how we include, or exclude, those around us both consciously and subconsciously.
I will say, 'Braving the Wilderness' was a little bit more political than I anticipated. And I don't mean that in a right versus left sort of way - although political parties and party lines are brought up frequently. I mean it in, there are quite a few references, influences, and individuals that readers may find politically divisive (for example, not even within 5 minutes of starting the book, Brown talks about how J.K. Rowling has had a positive impact on their life) which could make it hard for some readers to wade through personal preference to get to the subject matter.
If you want to read a book that challenges you to look at how you're including yourself and those around you in your life and activities, given by your slightly sweary, faith-filled best friend, 'Braving the Wilderness' is a good choice.