Questions About Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution

by Brené Brown (Goodreads Author)

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Why is everyone loving this book? I don't get it? It doesn't seem like her best book to me. It's filled with stories about her and how she responds to life. Does this seem to fit for all of you?

Janelle I think you have to pick and choose how it applies to your every day life, and truly, this book has to come to you at the right time in your life. May…moreI think you have to pick and choose how it applies to your every day life, and truly, this book has to come to you at the right time in your life. Maybe you're not ready to ready it? I will admit there was a time in my life when I was caught up in my career, being the Super-Mom, wonderful wife, all encompassing adoring wife that I would not have even entertained such things. As I reflect back, I see those Shame Gremlins at every turn. When I lost my son, I was heart-broken and angy, when I lost my husband, devastated. I am embarking on a new road of discovery and it has not been all roses, as a matter of fact, quite painful at times. BEing vulnerable was never what I wanted to represented to co-leaders in my organization, to my family. After nursing my husband who passed away from pancreatic cancer for seven and a half months, people marveled, "Oh you are so strong!", "Oh you will get along just fine, I know you." But I wasn't strong, they didn't know me. I wanted to cry, be weak, have a pity party. It just wasn't fair that our wonderful family of four had whittled down to two in just a few years. But, the Power of Vulnerability and Rising Strong made me realize that life goes on and I will be in the arena, and I don't know the outcome, but I WILL live it to fullest.(less)

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I've just started reading this book. Anyone else on it?

Teresa Frenette Also just started. Can't stop. Feels like she is talking to me. Love it.…moreAlso just started. Can't stop. Feels like she is talking to me. Love it.(less)

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I haven't read any of Brene Brown's book before. Which book would you suggest I start with? Rising strong?

Iona Lister I would suggest reading Daring Greatly first! It's kind of the precursor, and I think there's a lot to be gained from reading it and then Rising Stron…moreI would suggest reading Daring Greatly first! It's kind of the precursor, and I think there's a lot to be gained from reading it and then Rising Strong right afterwards. And if you haven't watched her TED talks on Shame and Vulnerability yet, I'd do that before too. They provide a great introduction. (less)

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I'm an atheist. Is this heavy on the religion/christianity?

Caroline No, she refers to going to church a couple times but that's it. …moreNo, she refers to going to church a couple times but that's it. (less)

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Do you think that people are doing the best that they can?

Allison Elder Yes. I always have. I love this question. Surprised to find out my husband thinks the opposite!
…moreYes. I always have. I love this question. Surprised to find out my husband thinks the opposite!
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