Book Picks-- "Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution." by Brene Brown

Brene Brown describes RisingStrong as, "by far, [her] most personal work." It is the rise from falling that Brown takes as her subject in this new publication. The impetus for this project began with the question, "What do people with strong and loving relationships, leaders nurturing creativity, and clergy walking with people through faith and mystery have in common?" The answer she found was: They recognize the power of emotion and they're not afraid to lean in to discomfort. Vulnerability, Brene uncovered- the willingness to show up and be seen with no guarantee of outcome- is the only path to more love, belonging, creativity, and joy. But living a brave life is not always easy: We are, inevitably, going to stumble and fall.Walking into our stories of hurt can feel dangerous. But the process of regaining our footing in the midst of struggle is where our courage is tested and our values are forged. Whether that's the loss of a relationship, a job, a conflict with a friend or colleague, our rising strong process is the same: We reckon with our emotions and get curious about what we're feeling; we rumble with our stories until we get to a place of truth; and we live this process, every day, until it becomes a practice and creates nothing short of a revolution in our lives.But rising after a fall is how we cultivate wholeheartedness. It's the process, Brown writes, that teaches the most about who we are.

Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. She has spent the past thirteen years studying vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame.Brené is the author of three #1 New York Times Bestsellers: Rising Strong, Daring Greatly and The Gifts of Imperfection.She is also the Founder and CEO of The Daring Way and COURAGEworks – an online learning community that offers eCourses, workshops, and interviews for individuals and organizations ready for braver living, loving, and leading.Hardback: 27.00