by Susan Barnes | 14 Oct 2021 | Book Reviews
In Dare to Lead, Brene writes about the importance of vulnerability, courage, shame, empathy, curiosity, brave trust and being true to our values. She has covered these topics in her other books but here she has compiled the issues that particularly relate to people...
by Susan Barnes | 16 Sep 2021 | Book Reviews
Rising Strong is about recovering from disappointment, disillusionment and discouragement. The material looks at why some people are resilient and bounce back from huge difficulties while others struggle with minor setbacks. Brene mentions subjects she has discussed...
by Susan Barnes | 24 Jun 2021 | Book Reviews
In her book, Braving the Wilderness, Brene Brown explores the question of belonging. She writes clearly using research and storytelling to present her arguments which are thought-provoking and challenging. Brown begins with a little of her background of feeling like...
by Susan Barnes | 13 Jun 2019 | Book Reviews
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown is a guide book on living wholeheartedly (so I’m not sure why she called it, The Gifts of Imperfection). Anyway, I enjoyed Brene’s insights, the stories from her life and research, and most of all her honesty. Her writing never...
by Susan Barnes | 12 Sep 2018 | Book Reviews
Brené Brown is a researcher who has spent many years studying connection, shame and vulnerability. Brown found that people need connection with others as it gives meaning and purpose to their lives. Our biggest fears are to do with disconnection and the emotion that...
