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  • Written by: Brené Brown
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Written by: Brené Brown
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With her previous best sellers, Dr. Brené Brown helped us realize that vulnerability is the birthplace for trust, belonging, joy, creativity, and love. Yet a willingness to be vulnerable means accepting that life will sometimes knock us down. Where do we find the strength to get back up? In her research for her breakthrough book Rising Strong, Brené discovered a key factor. "Without exception," she says, "the concept of spirituality emerged from the data as a critical component of overcoming struggle."

In Rising Strong as a Spiritual Practice, Brené offers an in-depth exploration of this critical and oft-misunderstood aspect of wholehearted living. Here she defines spirituality as something not reliant on religion, theology, or dogma - rather, it is a belief in our interconnectedness and in a loving force greater than ourselves. Whether you access the sacred through traditional worship, solitary meditation, communion with nature, or creative pursuits, one thing is clear: Rising strong after falling is a spiritual practice that brings a sense of perspective, meaning, and purpose to our lives.

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She DOES it AGAIN!

Great suggestions on how to rid of shame, aggression, not to take flight, or blame other people, give myself permission to become positive about my emotions. Think my way through difficult times and create answers.

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Life Changing.

couldn't stop listening. laughed so hard I cried at times. loving the journey I am on with the help and guidance of Brene Brown.

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incredible woman and work

We are blessed to have Brene Brown!
Recommend the listen. Keep pen and paper close.

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exceptional conversation

I like everything about this book. Brene Brown in conversation is engaging, insightful, truthful and so compelling.

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you need to read this

so much insightful information, I really appreciate all the work that was put into this production

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Essential Listening !

One of the very best talks by Brene Brown. The question and answer period at the end, lead by Tami Simon was brilliant.

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Best ever!

Deep belly funny, informative, educational and could not put it down.
A must read. Brené Brown just keeps the information coming and delivers it in her scholarly sarcastic fashion. Loved it!

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Great short live performance

I was surprised that this was basically a live chat about the process of Rising Strong. I would have been disappointed if I hadn't worked through the book first. Otherwise, it was a great speaker plus interview with Brene Brown.

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Brené Brown knocks it out of the park again!

This should be required reading to be human! Give yourself the gift of reading it.

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More of a conference than an ebook

This conference was great overall. It was touching and easy to connect to. The only thing was the sound quality : the volume went really high when Mrs. Brown laughed or yelled, then sometimes I struggled to hear well.

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  • Gillian
  • 2017-06-01

Fabulous--But--

Pretty much everything here is what you've heard if you've already got the book "Rising Strong". Reckoning, Rumbling, Revolution. Sewer rats and scofflaws.
The thing is, I got so much more from this book than I did from the actual basic book. Don't get me wrong; I liked the book, but this one seems to combine it with my favorite, "The Power of Vulnerability".
I believe it's because this is a long lecture performed in front of a live audience (as opposed to a dead one? You know what I mean...) and as such, Brown is in her usual, fantastically fine form. You get all the side-stories of the venerable researcher/storyteller; you get the audience response; you get the further elucidation on various points. You get the absolute warmth and humor.
Expect to learn how to rise strong on a daily basis, to rise strong from the big things that we can usually get crippled from. Grief, forgiveness, our creative and best, most divine selves.
Minor down and dirty Texan language, major joy and laughter raised to the roofs.
I loved this book and have already listened to it twice and expect to happily run to my therapist who is from the Brown neurobiology branch with all the points that I really want to discuss. The question and answer section at the end alone is worth the price.
We're hardwired for story, our brains expect it. Learn to write your own happily-ever-after, even though it means getting up after hard knocks and skinned knees.
After all, we're all just doing the best we can with what we have.
Now? I have this book...!

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  • NashvilleKaren
  • 2018-08-20

Great Supplement to Brene's Books!

I was hesitant to purchase this. I've read all of Brene's books, watched all the videos, and even taken some of her classes - how could this possibly include anything new? However, this ended up being a great purchase. Some of the stories are ones she's told elsewhere but this gave a unique, additional perspective and deep dive into the spirituality of her research and practices. It had me captivated and emotional throughout. Personally, I wish this was more specific to Christianity. Instead, it's more generalized. But it still hit on many points that were close to home.

If you're new to Brene Brown, I'd recommend you start with one of her books (hard copy of Gifts of Imperfection - not the audiobook recording - or one of her more recent ones narrated by herself); but if you're an existing fan, I'd definitely recommend this as a supplement to her books. It was worth the credit!

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  • 2017-07-25

life changing

this book had so many ah ha moments for me. I see my life in a much better way. helped me take my pain and grief and work through it so that I am now able to truly see and enjoy life

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  • Kristi
  • 2017-06-10

Quick medicine for heart and head

This is a great listen for when I need a little boost. I discover a new learning every time.

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  • N.S.
  • 2017-06-28

Amazing and life changing.

Highly recommend this teaching to anyone who wants to live wholeheartedly and impact those around them in a creative and positive manner. Fully believe individuals who do the work to embody these concepts will directly impact healthy and positive transformations of the individuals and culture around them.

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  • Maggie Hess
  • 2017-06-04

My skepticism gladly meets Brene's Brilliance!

What did you love best about Rising Strong as a Spiritual Practice?

The best part for me was where Brene talks about the process of journaling and writing and how that and other creative hands work is what connects head and heart, and also what gives us a new way of looking at the world, as opposed to constantly seeing a shitty first draft!

What did you like best about this story?

I love Brene's Ellen stories. Her daughter seems seriously equipped at managing life with a high strung type A type person. I love how Brene paints herself kind of neurotic, yet is still so loved.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Spiritual in only the best of ways.

Any additional comments?

I would love to see more on the youngest children as being inclined towards resilience (maybe we learn from mistakes of older siblings?)

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 2017-10-06

Let's get through those difficult rumbles!

What an amazing, honest and open journey of Brené's thoughts and stories about what makes up a spiritual practice in her Rising Strong Practice. The talk was enlightening and the questions and answers afterward added even more jewels to this treasure of a talk.

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  • Mary Lee Carter
  • 2019-03-27

Opened my heart and mind

Loved it! I'm going to bring some of this up to my family. I pray my husband and daughter will try this with me.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2018-08-11

Another great audiobook from Brene!

This was a review of the key points of Rising Strong in a fun atmosphere (they recorded her at a conference). I loved that it had the subject of spirituality peppered throughout it. Brene Brown's body of work has helped me so much in my life and this audiobook is no exception. Absolutely love her!

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  • 2019-05-04

Thanks to both Tami & Brene... peace be with you!

Profound. Brilliant. Thought-provoking. Real and difficult at times. Loved the humor! Priceless. Grateful. Thank you.

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