Can I just say - READ THIS BOOK. No really.

I hear people rave about Brene Brown and her insights into what so many have tried to put into words, but until reading The Power of Vulnerability, I didn’t totally get the hype. The hype is worthy. Ms. Brown and the Power of Vulnerability should be on everyone’s radar.

In the writing, Ms. Brown explores some very hard-hitting topics, the ability to empathize, belong, and love.

This book should be read by all. ( )

I enjoyed it and learned a lot. It seems though more like a recording of a presentation than the actual book. I think I just need to get a book or two of hers because the topics she talks about are really hard. She is really thought provoking and honest and I love that. ( )

Some great life lessons and very easy to listen to ( )

“It’s hard to let go of productivity as self-worth because in this culture, when we meet one another we say ‘what do you do’. Which is code for ‘how important are you’ and ‘do I need to know you?’.”

Lots of really important things are covered in this audiobook, but it was longer than necessary. It was a live talk so I understand not cutting anything out, but the topics would have had more prominence if it had been shorter. I didn't enjoy the parts about anxiety, it felt like anxiety as a mental health problem was ignored/dismissed.

3.5 stars ( )

On fait tous les jours l'expérience de l'incertitude, du risque et des émotions. Ce sont eux qui définissent la vulnérabilité et la Peur de beaucoup oser.