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  • Atlas of the Heart

  • Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
  • By: Brené Brown
  • Narrated by: Brené Brown
  • Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins
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By: Brené Brown
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In her latest book, five-time number one New York Times best-selling author Dr Brené Brown writes, 'If we want to find the way back to ourselves and each other, we need language and the grounded confidence to both tell our stories, and to be stewards of the stories that we hear. This is the framework for meaningful connection.'

In Atlas of the Heart, Brown takes us on a journey through 87 of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. As she maps the necessary skills and lays out an actionable framework for meaningful connection, she gives us the language and tools to access a universe of new choices and second chances - a universe where we can share and steward the stories of our bravest and most heart-breaking moments with one another in a way that builds connection.

Over the past two decades, Brown's extensive research into the experiences that make us who we are has shaped the cultural conversation and helped define what it means to be courageous with our lives. Atlas of the Heart draws on this research, as well as Brown's singular skills as a researcher/storyteller, to lay out an invaluable research-based framework that shows us that naming an experience doesn't give the experience more power, it gives us the power of understanding, meaning and choice.

Brown shares, 'I want this to be an atlas for all of us, because I believe that, with an adventurous heart and the right maps, we can travel anywhere and never fear losing ourselves. Even when we have no idea where we are.'

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©2021 Brené Brown (P)2021 Penguin Audio

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Simply what I needed to hear & learn

Brene’s work is so incredible. They way she can articulate her work into, understandable and awe inspiring epiphanies every time she opens her mouth is why I feel drawn to her. Her passion and dedication to understand human emotions, behaviour and why we do what we do inspires me to be the best version of myself, and to connect and understand people and allow true genuine humanity. As a leader of two businesses, and a mum of three it’s paramount for me to know first and foremost human behaviour and emotions to best manage my children and people, Brene has been my go to for years. Highly recommend!!

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Much More than an Audiobook

I Rarely do this, if I like an Audiobook I just give it a 5 star rating and I'm done. but I haven't even finished this book & I'm motivated to write something.

If you know Brene's work then the content of the book really needs little introduction, whit I really wanted to highlight was the 'performance' of this book. Brene Brown is an excellent spoken word communicator, and this 'book' is no exception. What you get here is so much more than the book in audio form, descriptions and background if the illustrations in the book, asides and anecdotes that aren't in the print text, Brene's intimate and warm delivery that lift the words off the page and make them something even more engaging.

brilliant job, Brene & team xx

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Another insightful & life-changing book from Brené

I'm likely biased as Brené Brown is my favourite author & speaker; I'll say it anyway... another masterpiece! Atlas of the Heart is a handbook to understanding ourselves and others through truly understanding words and emotions.

I bought the book as well to read along with the audiobook, which was really helpful. (The hardcover book is aesthetically pleasing & great quality, too.)

I highly recommend watching her 5-part series on Atlas of the Heart as well; it ties everything together really well. I'm in Australia, but the series is on the streaming service 'Binge' here. Happy listening/reading! :)

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Nothing new

I don’t think I learnt anything new from Brené. But of course it was filled with fantastic wisdom.

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Not as good as Brenes other books

At times sections went on that felt unrelated. Some chapters exceptional, others irrelevant. Not my favourite

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Exceptional

Exceptional, so many gems I had to stop & reflect on. Beautifully put & so many ah ha moments.

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A great listen. Nothing beats a reading that feels like a conversation. Feels like a deep dive and one where there are many beacons along the way. In listening I feel a great call for courage to make changes in my journey.
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My first read and I will be looking for her other works

I haven’t read a non fiction book before and I was apprehensive to read this (in case I found it dull) but this amazed me.
The author/narrator is wonderful, I loved listening to her insight and I doubt reading the book myself would have been as engaging.
The book is very thought provoking making you reassess your own behaviour personally and professionally. I will most certainly start reading her other books.

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Lovely reading

As always, Brene's audiobooks are really interesting and thought provoking. I have the audio and hard copy of this one. Recommend!

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Such a great edition to Brenes extensive work

Has to be my favourite so far, Brene is a great explainer of things, whether you read the print or listen to the audio, this book is gold. Thanks you so much!

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  • 04-02-2023

Just beautiful.

Thank you Brene. Appreciate you so much. Sending much love from South Africa

I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your latest book, "Atlas of the Heart." Your writing has once again touched my heart and opened my mind to new perspectives and ways of thinking. I am constantly in awe of your vulnerability and courage in sharing your personal stories and experiences, and I am inspired by the wisdom and insight you offer through your words.

Your writing has had a profound impact on my life, and I am so grateful for the way you continue to challenge and encourage me to live with more authenticity, empathy, and connection. Your ability to put complex emotions and experiences into words has given me the language to understand my own thoughts and feelings, and has helped me to heal from my own struggles, hurts and insecurities.

Thank you for continuing to be a light in this world and for your tireless work in spreading kindness, compassion, and understanding. Your words have touched countless lives and will continue to do so for generations to come. ❤️🙏🏻

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  • M. A. Blom
  • 11-08-2023

Profound

Life changing for me. A true atlas to understand my own heart. So grateful for your work.

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  • Cliente Amazon
  • 16-06-2023

very educational

I love the storytelling of Brene Brown. Sometimes you would just need a book for better understanding and to retain more information. Will need to relisten.

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  • Farnaz Ghasemi
  • 16-05-2023

She does it again

Thankful to Brene Brown for it all! The learning the research the vulnerability the courage and much much more.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 15-01-2023

Truly in depth analysis of human emotions

Deeply honest look at our inner world and how we can navigate it and know ourselves inside to make meaningful connections outside.

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  • 12-01-2023

Brilliant

Thanks for the next inspiring journey on the path to understanding myself and living in a way that benefits and is nurturing or at least accepting towards those around me.

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  • Nadine Moses
  • 12-01-2023

Incredible

Loved this perspective on emotion, research and stories. It’s brought me closer to myself. I will be changing how I approach my loved ones, parenting and life.

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  • Delphis Liu
  • 12-01-2023

Another delightful learning session with Brene Brown

Brene is such an excellent storyteller and it’s so good that she recorded this audiobook like she’s talking to us instead of just robotic uttering words in the book. The content is as great as her other books- research based, clearly clarified and distinguished from similar ones with life touching examples. Inspiring book!

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  • Anonymous User
  • 23-12-2022

Great read

There simply is no better version of Brene Browns books than the ones she reads herself. Exceptional reading and delivery. Excellent content.

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  • Tracy N Fowler
  • 14-12-2022

Best book I’ve read in 2022

This was great!! Thank you for this gift of language. This is such a helpful book.

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  • Emma Downer
  • 20-02-2022

Excellent as always

Brenes work is always fantastic and profound and i enjoyed this book thoroughly.
The only thing that I found difficult in the audiobook reading of her work specifically. Is the re-reading of sentences. As a neurodivergent person I have to listen to the book at nearly twice the speed for it to match with my level of audio processing. I don't need to listen to a sentence twice to be able to comprehend and process it's meaning. If on the odd occasion I do want to listen to something twice I'll just skip back 30 seconds. Having things be reread so often and having to listen to them twice whether I like it or not was deeply frustrating. I recognise that it's a stylistic choice that probably the majority of people like as it makes the reading quite personable, it made the reading trickier for me. I dislike the idea that Brené might actually read this feedback, i dont like being critical of others but I feel like it's important to share the experiences of neurogivergent people as people may not know.

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  • Josie
  • 16-02-2022

THE MOST WONDERFUL BOOK

I have this in hardback and audible.

It’s become a bible for my life.

I don’t think I’ll ever learn and absorb it all enough. The research, the insight and the wealth of knowledge. I’ve learned and will continue to learn so much about myself and others from this book.

I’m a therapist in training. I am a law of attraction believer and this book just sits so comfortably with my intentions and beliefs.

It is so wonderfully written and uses language in a way that very complex theory can be understood.

Thank you Brené for again expanding my mind and feeding my soul.

A book that should be read by all x

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  • Rita Rakauskaite
  • 24-02-2022

Wonderful book and fantastic audio experience

In addition to being a fantastic book, this audio version is simply brilliant. Brene is not only reading the text, she is talking to you as an audio book listener. Key images are described with words which helps massively if the pdf cannot be viewed. And also the animated voice of Brene gives so much colour and personality to everything that's in the content. Thank you for going above and beyond with the recording!

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  • JM
  • 28-02-2022

Great book, difficult narration

This is a great book which is full of really fascinating insights. A big issue that detracted from my overall enjoyment was that the otherwise excellent narration was really held back by the choice to constantly reread selected quotes. This felt distracting and a little condescending at times and I'd have preferred it if the author had chosen to just let the text flow and trust the listener to skip back to the bits that interested them most.

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  • Allison Croley
  • 09-03-2022

fanf*ckingtastic

fanf*ckingtastic Brené. Thank you for digging deep and continuing to kick my ass. deep gratitude

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  • 23-02-2022

Really powerful

Such an interesting book. Effectively a dictionary and instruction manual for understanding emotions and their impact in day-to-day life. Entirely worth reading and highly recommended.

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  • Bridget
  • 18-02-2022

exceptional

I wish I had listened or read this years ago. This book is easily accessible and full of sound research. It is hopeful and is peppered with helpful narratives that help illustrate the various emotions. It is an indispensable tool for anyone wishing to nurture emotional intelligence.

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  • Miss L Haze
  • 21-02-2022

Another winner by Brene

What a fascinating book, I learnt a lot about labelling our emotions, the variety of the human experience and the potential benefits of identifying what we're truly feeling. The last chapter on nearest enemies was a real insight, it made so much sense as to how we can experience disconnect (think I'll re-listen to this chapter again). Thank goodness for Brene and her team of researchers for bringing these topics to life! I really enjoyed the pictures too, worth looking at the PDF.

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  • Dexter
  • 30-03-2022

Well worth listening to

As a therapist I listened intently to what Brene has discovered through her research and find there are many points that I find helpful and will explore further, I listened as previous academic researcher as a student of counselling and psychology.... but I guess that the lay person may find this work too wordy and academic based, with little application to their lives. I help people apply their self discovery to their lives and it takes a different journey to apply this knowledge so Im left feeling rather unfinished ! as I need to apply the theory and this is just theoretical.

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  • KG
  • 27-04-2023

8/10

good concepts, good structure, good ideas, good theories to consider. struggled a little with the way rereading of quotes was done.

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