Rising Strong: The Reckoning. the Rumble. the Revolution. -- Brené Brown

<b><b>#1</b> <b><i>NEW YORK TIMES</i></b> <b>BESTSELLER - When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own our stories, we get to write the ending.</b> </b> <p/><b>Don't miss the five-part HBO Max docuseries <i>Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart</i>!</b> <p/> Social scientist Brené Brown has ignited a global conversation on courage, vulnerability, shame, and worthiness. Her pioneering work uncovered a profound truth: Vulnerability--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. <p/> It is the rise from falling that Brown takes as her subject in <i>Rising Strong</i>. As a grounded theory researcher, Brown has listened as a range of people--from leaders in Fortune 500 companies and the military to artists, couples in long-term relationships, teachers, and parents--shared their stories of being brave, falling, and getting back up. She asked herself, <i>What do these people with strong and loving relationships, leaders nurturing creativity, artists pushing innovation, and clergy walking with people through faith and mystery have in common?</i> The answer was clear: They recognize the power of emotion and they're not afraid to lean in to discomfort. <p/> 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