#9 in Self-help
Rising Strong
- 353
- Pages
- about 6 h
- Reading time
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Our view
“Rising Strong” is a warm, encouraging book in which Brené Brown asks how people get back up after a fall. She draws on her research into vulnerability and on stories of struggle, and some readers come away with tools they expect to use. Others want more practical guidance on how to do it, while some find the book thin and full of platitudes. Readers already drawn to her voice are likeliest to connect with it.
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About the book
When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own our stories, we get to write the ending. Don’t miss the five-part Max docuseries Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart! 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.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.0 across 90 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 38% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Self-help average of 7.7. That is how 8.0 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 8.0 | 90 | 100% |
Frequently asked
How long is Rising Strong?
It has 353 pages — longer than 55% of the ranked books in Self-help.
In this book
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