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Rising Strong by Brené Brown explores the process of recovering from life's setbacks and failures. It delves into how embracing vulnerability and learning from our toughest experiences can lead to greater resilience and personal growth. The book combines research, storytelling, and practical advice to help readers navigate their way through difficult times.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy powerful insights on resilience, overcoming adversity, and personal growth. It provides valuable tools for embracing vulnerability and rising after setbacks, making it a compelling read for those seeking to cultivate courage and wholehearted living.

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Rising Strong

'Thanks to Brené Brown I learned how to be vulnerable… a life changer' Miranda Hart

The physics of vulnerability is simple: If we are brave enough often enough, we will fall. Struggle can be our greatest call to courage and Rising Strong, our clearest path to deeper meaning, wisdom and hope.

A powerful new book from Brene Brown, the international bestselling author of Daring Greatly, on how to have the courage to embrace fear, failure and vulnerability to create a life you love

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Rising Strong by Brené Brown is a groundbreaking exploration of the human spirit and its incredible capacity for resilience. This remarkable work delves into the emotional heart of what it means to rise from our falls, overcome setbacks, and live a wholehearted life. Through compelling research and captivating storytelling, Brown invites readers on a journey to discover how falling down can guide us to rise up stronger than before.

In Rising Strong, Brown investigates the process we must go through to pick ourselves up after a hard fall and how owning our stories of failure, disappointment, and heartbreak empowers us to write a daring new ending. This book is not just about survival; it is about transforming our experiences of struggle into opportunities for deeper meaning, wisdom, and hope.

The physics of vulnerability is simple: If we are brave enough often enough, we will fall. Through her insightful analysis, Brown shows that having the courage to face our vulnerabilities and embrace our imperfect stories is crucial for personal growth and connection. By examining the raw and relatable experiences of others, she illustrates how struggle can be our greatest call to courage.

Readers will find solace and inspiration in Brown's candid discussions, which demystify the process of rising strong and highlight the importance of vulnerability as a strength. With a compassionate and empathetic approach, Rising Strong illuminates the path to a more resilient and authentic life.

The book has been praised by many, including Miranda Hart, who stated, "Thanks to Brené Brown I learned how to be vulnerable... a life changer." This endorsement, among others, speaks to the transformative power of Brown's work.

Rising Strong is not merely a guide for personal development; it is a manifesto for anyone seeking to live more courageously. By engaging with Brown's insights, readers will uncover how to rise from their trials and transform their lives through the power of vulnerability, creativity, and courage.

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Rising Strong by Brené Brown is celebrated for its inventive approach to self-help and healing, with praise for its life-changing impact and deep insights into vulnerability. Reviewers commend the author for instilling hope and providing practical ways to improve one's life, resonating deeply with many readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780091955038

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 August 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vermilion

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 331g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Brene Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston, where she holds the Huffington Foundation-Brene Brown Endowed Chair at the Graduate College of Social Work. She is also a visiting professor in management at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business. Brown has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame and empathy, and is the author of five #1 New York Times bestsellers- The Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, Braving the Wilderness and Dare to Lead, which is the culmination of a seven-year study on courage and leadership. With Tarana Burke, she co-edited the bestselling anthology You Are Your Best Thing- Vulnerability, Shame Resilience and the Black Experience. She hosts the Unlocking Us and Dare to Lead podcasts, and her TEDx talk, "The Power of Vulnerability", is one of the top five most-viewed TED talks in the world with more than 50 million views. Her Netflix special, The Call to Courage, is the first filmed lecture by a researcher on the streaming service. Brown lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband, Steve. They have two children, Ellen and Charlie.

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