Braving the Wilderness: The quest for true belonging and the courage to stand alone

Braving the Wilderness: The quest for true belonging and the courage to stand alone

Written by:
Brené Brown
Narrated by:
Brené Brown

Unabridged Audiobook

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47
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14
Release Date
September 2017
Duration
4 hours 13 minutes
Summary
Random House presents the audiobook edition of Braving the Wilderness, written and read by Brene 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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Karen W.

This is not my first Brene Brown book, and certainly won’t be my last. Her words are wise and comforting and she is vulnerable and relatable. Each of her books keep you wanting to learn more. More about human emotions, relationships and more about yourself. I love Brene’s teachings and you will too

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Anonymous

I loved this book! Brené uses research in a relatable way to challenge readers to become their most authentic self while allowing others to be their authentic selves. In a culture of antagonism, Brenè bravely models her own message by providing practical guidance and vulnerable examples of how we can create deeper connection with one another. I would love to read this again in a book club :)

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Dominika V

A thought-provoking read

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