Review: Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown

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Researcher and thought leader Dr. Brené Brown offers a powerful new vision that encourages us to dare to embrace vulnerability and imperfection, to live wholeheartedly, and to courageously engage in our lives. “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; . . . who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly.” —Theodore RooseveltEvery day we experience the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable, or to dare greatly. Whether the arena is a new relationship, an important meeting, our creative process, or a difficult family conversation, we must find the courage to walk into vulnerability and engage with our whole hearts.In Daring Greatly, Dr. Brown challenges everything we think we know about vulnerability. Based on twelve years of research, she argues that vulnerability is not weakness, but rather our clearest path to courage, engagement, and meaningful connection. The book that Dr. Brown’s many fans have been waiting for, Daring Greatly will spark a new spirit of truth—and trust—in our organizations, families, schools, and communities.Wood SummariesDesigned for people who desire to improve themselves in as little time as possible, Wood Summaries gives readers an efficient way to quickly go through and digest famous and well-loved titles.Offering easy-to-read and comprehensive synopses of every chapter of bestselling books, each Wood Summaries highlights the key ideas behind critically acclaimed titles, helping readers quickly get the most out of a book.These reviews are not intended to replace these titles, they are recommended to be used in addition.

14 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2013

Reviews

[Taron · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took me two tries, but when I finally did get into it, thought it was an amazing read. I found her thoughts on parenting particularly interesting.

[Brent Stratton · Rating 4 out of 5]

partial read. not sure if I am brave enough to try that much vulnerability. after trying once to be vulnerable it was so uncomfortable not sure I can finish the book right now.