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

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*Note: Our summary is an accompaniment to Daring Greatly, not the book itself. While it will greatly enhance your enjoyment and understanding of the book, it is not intended to stand in its place.*

Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene՛ Brown explores the power of vulnerability in cultures of scarcity. Originally inspired by Teddy Roosevelt's speech, "The Man in the Arena," Daring Greatly was published in 2012 after a decade of research on the connection between vulnerability and shame. As seen in this summary, the book delves into the nature of relationships, the effects of shame on both sexes, and the relationship between societal norms and vulnerability. We break down each chapter into bite-size chunks that make comprehension and analysis easier.

Brown's research suggests that cultures of scarcity make vulnerability difficult. She further suggests that the amount a person protects oneself from vulnerability measures his or her fear and disconnection; the implication being that higher levels negatively affect the health and stability of relationships. Although those who don't believe in the importance of vulnerability may have a difficult time embracing Brown's beliefs, Daring Greatly is a thought-provoking read that will have readers digging deep to find answers to questions they didn't know they had. We wrap up with a "Putting it Together" section that puts the book into the context of today's society, giving you the tools you need to dare greatly on your own.

109 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 21, 2014

Reviews

[Bhavani]

Listened to the audio book after watching the authors Ted videos. I like the content of the book. On a side note, I hated the voice and style of talking of the person who read that audio book. Brene Brown has a beautiful voice and would have loved if she could have read it or somebody else who would have done justice to this book. It was really a pain to listen to the lady who read it. I was determined to finish for the content and hence did it. I am not a picking when it comes to these things usually, but this was unbearable.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good quick overview of the full version. It is a starting point to present thoughts to contemplate while reading the full version.