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Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
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Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
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Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own our stories, we get to write the ending.

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.

It is the rise from falling that Brown takes as her subject in Rising Strong. 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, 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? The answer was clear: They recognize the power of emotion and they're not afraid to lean in to discomfort.

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. Our stories of struggle can be big ones, like the loss of a job or the end of a relationship, or smaller ones, like a conflict with a friend or colleague. Regardless of magnitude or circumstance, the 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. Rising strong after a fall is how we cultivate wholeheartedness. It's the process, Brown writes, that teaches us the most about who we are.

ONE OF GREATER GOOD'S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEAR

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"[Brené Brown's] research and work have given us a new vocabulary, a way to talk with each other about the ideas and feelings and fears we've all had but haven't quite known how to articulate. . . . Brené empowers us each to be a little more courageous."-The Huffington Post

"With a fresh perspective that marries research and humor, Brown offers compassion while delivering thought-provoking ideas about relationships-with others and with oneself."-Publishers Weekly

"It is inevitable-we will fall. We will fail. We will not know how to react or what to do. No matter how or when it happens, we will all have a choice-do we get up or not? Thankfully, Brené Brown is there with an outstretched arm to help us up."-Simon Sinek, author of Start with Why and Leaders Eat Last
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Release dateAug 25, 2015
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Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This is quite simply and profoundly the way I want to walk through the world, and the way I want others to walk through the world. Society-changing.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I was inspired to read this after listening to a talk by Brene Brown that was more or less a summarized version of this book. I found a lot of useful, pratical advice here on dealing with difficult emotions. However, I felt like I was left with some questions, particularly around the rumbling stage of the process. I also wasn't entirely clear on vulnerability, but perhaps that requires reading a different book. I appreciated how Brown summarized the key findings from her previous books, which I have not read, at the end to provide some context.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    There is very practical advice on dealing with uncomfortable emotions, especially those surrounding a sense of shame when we fail. One of the big points I took away is to capture the story I'm telling myself about my fall by writing an unedited first draft of that story. It is the story we "make up" and believe at the time. Being willing to do that will allow me an opening to be curious about the reality of that story and look for what is going on with me. The author gives many examples of stories from her own life and the lives of others who were willing to share them. I found these examples of the process very helpful. I found the book enjoyable to read as well.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Rising Strong by Brene Brown This book came to me just when I needed it. There's a lot about story telling and about the stories we make up in our heads about a situation before (or instead of) finding the real truth. I appreciated the in-depth look at that part of our interactions. I especially loved the use of a single story to illustrate how things go rather than using several stories and showing the progression of the situation as her understanding of the situation evolved.
    I LOVED that you can't skip day 2. It's something I needed a reminder of in my own writing. It's also a good reminder in general of dealing with life and things. I was totally jealous of the visit to PIxar.
    I LOVED the whole section takes a long look at the idea of whether or not people are doing the best they can. Note: the biggest difference between people who believe that and those who don't is perfectionism.
    I LOVED the look at her social work class and intersectional biases and privileges. It made my feminist heart flutter.
    I found the following question interesting: What has to end or die so that we can experience a rebirth in our relationships?
    Overall, I loved this book as much as the last two. I think it would be a valuable book to read for anyone in a leadership or managerial position as well as all parents. Even new couples and old married couples could probably learn something about their interactions using the tools here. But you have to want it, you have to be willing to be vulnerable, to stand in the arena. I know people who spend so much time and energy protecting themselves that they'd never understand the points made here, and that's okay. I hope they find their own ways. No one solution works for everyone but this is definitely worth the try.
    I also appreciated that it reviews key points of Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead and The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    While we might know why we fall down and make mistakes, we might not know what are our true triggers. Identifying those triggers is what allows us to not only get up again but also to recognise them as pitfalls to be avoided in the future. Through precise steps, solid research and all sorts of personal and professional stories, Brown walks us through the process of becoming stronger people. Her terrific sense of humour makes the whole read an enjoyable, provocative learning experience.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    This was a fair-to-middling book for me. I have some personal baggage against Brene Brown, but I was able to get past the majority of it to read this book, which was suggested to me by someone I respect greatly.All in all, it was a feel good book, about the importance of recognizing failing as part of the process. It helped to outline that struggles are real, and that recognizing the issue and getting past the desire for easy fixes are what it takes to move to the next stage of your life.Some of the stories spoke directly to me, some of them did not, and I do not blame Brown for this. They were all excellent examples of her theories and process... though I do have to say that it felt repetitive at times, which may be when my active mind stopped listening, though my eyes kept scanning the words.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I love Brene Brown's work. It's accessible and funny and practical. "Rising Strong" didn't resonate with me as much as her earlier work but I still took away some useful ideas to play with. I'm rumbling. . . (thank you, Brene, for giving us language!)
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Brown does a fabulous job getting down to the nitty gritty of what is behind the emotions that we experience and how to grapple with them before reacting. Her research and insight is remarkable.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    This is the first of Brown's books that I've read and I enjoyed the conversational tone of it. The stories she told as examples were meant to help drive her points home; however, I did get a little bored with the repetition and even though I kept waiting for the author to get to the point, she never seemed to.I plan on going back to read her other books to see if they are a little more cohesive.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This was my first Brene Brown book, but it won't be my last. I read this at a perfect time, as I was already rumbling with some things but didn't have the words for what I was doing. It really helped me see things in a new way. I'll be recommending this one!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Beautiful. My new favorite book. She writes so honestly and beautiful about how we face emotional risk.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I'm reading it again, taking notes this time. So, yes, I liked it.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I learned a lot about myself from this book.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I loved it! Couldn't have listened to this at a better time. On a journey of self discover and this is what I needed. Thank you Brené. Now I'd love to meet you!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Great book. So much of it I am trying to incorporate in my life to make me a more understanding better person.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    A good book overall. The most memorable part was when the author raised a thought provoking question: In general, are people doing the best they can do? As various examples were provided I found I was wavering on my own answer. The novel does a great job of getting readers to consider different perspectives. Would recommend!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    well written amazing book for me to understand vorenebilty !
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Amazing, precise and to the point, love Brenee’s straight forward approach to everything!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    The way Brené Brown presented her work and findings spoke to my soul.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Brené Brown's work has had a huge impact on my life and healing from trauma. Through her books, I've come to realize that my intense emotional responses to major loss, illness and setbacks have all been normal while at the same time counter-productive. I've learned that there are many healthier, more compassionate ways to cope with not only my own trauma but effectively support others in their healing process. I'm deeply grateful for all the studies that Brené Brown has conducted to explore what it means to be a human being in this profoundly toxic culture and to learn how to apply the skills she's developed to move forward from my experiences. Thank you!
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Great tools, examples and definitions of how to show up. I just wish the language was a little more family friendly for my younger-and older loved ones.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Great insight, potentially life changing. Going to have to go back through this and take notes.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    A thought provoking, data based exploration of practical ways to deal with complicated often unwelcome feeling of shame, pain, fear, anger and others. I loved that Dr Brown gave me real life examples so that the tools offered in the book could be tried by us in real life too. I would suggest reading this to everyone interested in boosting one’s emotional intelligence which is crucial for happier, healthier and more creative life. Thank you, Dr Brene Brown, for your research and for writing about it in a accessible and honest way!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Transformative and tender. So grateful for people like Brené Brown who take the time to extrapolate the complexities of living vulnerably.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I’m not even sure where to begin. This book has brought up so many thoughts and desires to find solutions for areas in which I want to rise strong and be brave. Lots of food for thought.

    Yes, Brown shares a lot of personal anecdotes. (I remember reading a review where the reader didn’t care for that.)

    I’m ok with it and here’s why. Brown is a researcher and without anecdotes, all we would have is history and facts and those tend not to stick in our brains or feel applicable to our lives. Personal stories though? Yep.

    Admittedly I’m left feeling a little anchor-less right now. The book brought up a lot of stuff I want to work through but I admit to not knowing where to begin or feeling like I have the energy to begin and I also feel a lot of fear around diving in to the work.

    Usually this means I need to devote time to the thoughts and maybe do some more emotional and practical fact finding. If I have any amazing breakthroughs, I’ll surely let y’all know. :)

  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    An interesting and inspiring exploration of how we perceive, interrogate, and grow from failure. Definitely something I needed to read as an adjunct professor.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Brene Brown believes in what she calls “wholehearted living” and champions others to it through a series of three books she summarizes as follows:"The Gifts of Imperfection -- Be you.Daring Greatly -- Be all in.Rising Strong -- Fall. Get up. Try again."I came to her through a TED Talk and then Daring Greatly, about the emotional value of vulnerability and specifically the value of making mistakes. A wonderful takeaway from it that I will remember forever is the “Man in the arena” quote from a Teddy Roosevelt speech. So, I was interested to read this follow-up about resilience, and did find some of her case studies illustrative and helpful.But: she really annoyed me in this book. First was her dozens (hundreds?) of claims that her work is truly research and deserves respect, and second was a realization that I really don’t like her very much.I still want to read her earlier book, The Gifts of Imperfection, but don’t think I’ll pursue her writings from here forward.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Such a wonderful book, so much helpful research, personal experiences and information that helps you see things through Berne's eyes and understand other people better! ??
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Every book I read by Brenne just gets better and better and better. I just feel so inspired by her research and specially wholeheartedness. This book is absolutely life-changing
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Feeling awesome after reading this book. Shared beautiful ideas and thoughts.