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Braving the Wilderness
- The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone
- Narrated by: Brené Brown
- Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins
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Internationally best-selling author and renowned social scientist, Brené Brown has made a career out of studying the deep emotions and experiences that shape our lives. Her Braving the Wilderness is a self-help classic on why belonging is crucial to our mental health.
Brené Brown has sold millions of books in more than 40 different languages, including five number one New York Times best sellers. She is one of the most sought-after speakers in the world, and her TED talk on the power of vulnerability is one of the most popular of all time. She has inspired countless students and worked with CEOs, military leaders, elite athletes, activists and creatives.
In Braving the Wilderness, Brown delivers a timely message: we all must belong to something, someone, or somewhere. She shares stories of her own struggles with belonging, as well as research into the importance of connection and practices for both believing in ourselves and reaching out to others. In today’s polarised world, Brown encourages listeners to find where they truly belong, with integrity.
Not surprisingly, Brown is a polished and compelling narrator of her own books. Her soothing Texan drawl and positive, optimistic outlook on life has struck a chord with millions of people globally, and they shine through in this audiobook. Like Oprah Winfrey, Brown has the ability to package her message and personality in a way that connects with people from all walks of life. One listener described Braving the Wilderness as '...a wonderful exploration on how we show up in the world. How we can be brave and authentic whilst respecting ourselves and others. Take up the challenge'.
Publisher's Summary
Random House presents the audiobook edition of Braving the Wilderness, written and read by Brené Brown.
'True belonging doesn't require us to change who we are. It requires us to be who we are.' Social scientist Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW has sparked a global conversation about the experiences that bring meaning to our lives - experiences of courage, vulnerability, love, belonging, shame and empathy. In Braving the Wilderness, Brown redefines what it means to truly belong in an age of increased polarisation. With her trademark mix of research, storytelling and honesty, Brown will again change the cultural conversation while mapping out a clear path to true belonging.
Brown argues that what we're experiencing today is a spiritual crisis of disconnection, and introduces four practices of true belonging that challenge everything we believe about ourselves and each other. She writes, 'True belonging requires us to believe in and belong to ourselves so fully that we can find sacredness both in both being a part of something, and in standing alone when necessary. But in a culture that's rife with perfectionism and pleasing, and with the erosion of civility, it's easy to stay quiet, hide in our ideological bunkers, or fit in rather than show up as our true selves and brave the wilderness of uncertainty and criticism. But true belonging is not something we negotiate or accomplish with others; it's a daily practice that demands integrity and authenticity. It's a personal commitment that we carry in our hearts.' Brown offers us the clarity and courage we need to find our way back to ourselves and to each other. And that path cuts right through the wilderness.
Brown writes, 'The wilderness is an untamed, unpredictable place of solitude and searching. It is a place as dangerous as it is breathtaking, a place as sought after as it is feared. But it turns out to be the place of true belonging, and it's the bravest and most sacred place you will ever stand.'
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- hamish rae
- 16-11-2017
A great start..
Universal human experience, Universal human experience, Universal human experience, USA, Universal human experience, USA, Universal human experience, USA, USA, USA, GOD, USA, GOD, GUNS, USA, USA...
USA, USA, USA...
USA, USA...
USA!
..after all, who else is there?
I can only imagine what it is like to be living through the redneck revival in America, and how much it must be dominating everyone's consciousness. But the world contains 7b people - with less than 5 percent of those being American. You have a global audience. Take the blinkers off!
I love Brene Brown's work, the opening even brought tears to my eyes, but after cleaning out a few rats and mice here there are clearly still a couple of elephants in the room. You need a very good 'parochiality filter'. Christian + scientist etc. Anywhere on earth outside the southern US you actually have to choose.
I basically purchased this book for my Japanese friend who lives in New Zealand, who I think really needs to hear this message, but who doesn't know anything about American social/political embarrassment.
I ended up not passing it on.
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- Tracey
- 16-10-2017
excellent . started it again as soon as i finished
such a great book. made me rethink how i respond to strong political dialogue. I want to give this book to all my friends, family and the senior leadership team at work!
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- Anonymous User
- 16-11-2017
brave and courageous
I could not stop listening. An incredibly engaging vulnerable courageous thought provoking heart opening experience. I will be re-listening right away.
Brene Brown You are my Maya.
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- Joelene
- 12-10-2017
Brilliant - thank you Brene.
This book was a huge eye opener and connected many dots.
You'll view things differently!
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- Mirte
- 09-06-2018
Love Brene, could not get into this.
I really wanted to like this book but it just did not do it for me. Although the subject seemed perfect for me I did not connect. Sure, it has some sparks of wisdom - it is Brene after all and she delivers it with such power - but it ended so quickly without anything really hitting me.
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- Michelle O'S
- 27-11-2017
Exceptional path towards authenticity
This is a wonderful exploration on how we show up in the world. How we be brave and authentic whilst respecting ourselves and others. Take up the challenge.
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- mmleolahi
- 14-11-2017
Needed this...
Soothing, real, funny & close to home for me. You will learn why we are who we are.
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- Carol
- 21-11-2017
another great book by Brene Brown
Full of wonderful stories and self reflection. Brene is herself incredibly brave and is so expertised in assisting us to 'brave the wilderness'. one of my favourite authors in self development and authenticity.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-01-2018
Required Reading!
Such an important and relevant book, now more than ever.
This is what should be taught in school.
Thank you Brene Brown, for your courage, vulnerability and brave wild heart!
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- Anonymous User
- 12-01-2018
Powerful
This audiobook will satisfy any listener looking to improve their personal relationship with them self and others. There is academic research throughout which will satisfy critical academic minds, but Brown delivers it all in an easily digestible package so the material becomes accessible to every level of listener. Great book, loved it
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