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Full Collections: Brene Brown Books In Order

Wed. 31 Jul. 202456517

If you’ve always wanted to get into Brené Brown's books but didn’t know where to start, now is your chance! Brené Brown is a researcher and author known for her work on vulnerability, courage, empathy, and shame. She has written multiple New York Times bestsellers, offering insights into building meaningful connections and embracing our imperfections.


Her work has inspired millions of readers worldwide, making her one of the most influential voices in personal development and emotional well-being. We’ve listed Brené Brown’s books in publishing order so you can explore her ideas and inspiring messages in a way that makes sense.

 

But be careful: there are spoilers about the adventures of Brené Brown's everywhere!


Non-Fiction Books in Order

Brown is well-known for her work on shame, vulnerability, and leadership and her widely viewed 2010 TEDx talk. She has authored six number-one New York Times bestselling books and hosted two podcasts on Spotify.


 

Women & Shame (Non-Fiction Books, #1)

 

Dr. Brené Brown presents "Women & Shame," a book that delves into a painful and universal topic for women and anyone who loves them. She discusses this matter in an enlightening, informative, and intriguing style, gracefully turning a gender-specific concern into a source of growth and empowerment. I was so excited about this book that I bought multiple copies as Christmas gifts for female family members.


Dr. Brown's honest portrayal of shame's tenets moved me to tears and laughter; her interview insights are bittersweet and poignant. This book is essential for women and a must-read, a testament to our university and Social Work program. Dr. Brown's discussion of research also resonates with us PhD students, showing that research doesn't have to be dry and complex. "Women & Shame" covers vital issues related to the shame continuum in three key areas: research methods, content, and impact.


I Thought It Was Just Me (Non-Fiction Books, #2)


Brené Brown's book "I Thought It Was Just Me" addresses the topic of shame, which is often considered taboo in our culture. She explains that shame is a powerful and distressing emotion similar to embarrassment. It can lead to feelings of fear, blame, and disconnection, causing individuals to turn against themselves and others. Brown emphasizes that many people struggle to effectively manage and overcome shame despite it being a shared experience.


This struggle can negatively impact our well-being and relationships and contribute to a societal tolerance for shaming behaviors. Brown suggests that to lead fulfilling lives and support others in doing the same, developing the skills to combat shame by practicing empathy towards oneself and others is essential.


Connections (Non-Fiction Books, #3)


This revised and expanded edition of Connections, published by Hazelden, helps clients embrace authentic living as a foundation for shame resilience. It covers defining shame, practicing empathy, exploring triggers and vulnerabilities, and creating, embracing, and inspiring change. The curriculum includes a facilitator binder, a 114-minute DVD, and a CD-ROM with reproducible client handouts. Dr. Brené Brown, an award-winning researcher and educator, has spent ten years studying authenticity, belonging, and shame's impact on our lives.


Men, Women, and Worthiness (Non-Fiction Books, #4)


Dr. Brené Brown's research shows that shame is the barrier to our sense of worthiness. She shares how to build shame resilience and cultivate a life of courage, joy, and love. The key points include differences and similarities in experiencing shame, guilt vs. shame, the four elements of shame resilience, and empathy as the antidote to shame. Brown emphasizes the universal need for love and belonging and offers a road map for navigating emotions to live authentically.


Daring Greatly (Non-Fiction Books, #5)

 

In a world where “never enough” dominates and feeling afraid has become second nature, vulnerability is subversive. Uncomfortable. It’s even a little dangerous at times. And without question, putting ourselves out there without question means there’s a greater risk of getting criticized or hurt. But when we step back and examine our lives, we will find nothing as uncomfortable, dangerous, or hurtful as standing outside, looking in, and wondering what it would be like to step into the arena. Daring Greatly is a practice and a powerful vision for letting ourselves be seen.


The Power of Vulnerability (Non-Fiction Books, #6)


Is vulnerability the same as weakness? Dr. Brené Brown believes that in our culture, vulnerability is often associated with negative emotions like fear and shame. However, she argues that vulnerability is also the birthplace of positive experiences such as joy, belonging, creativity, authenticity, and love. In The Power of Vulnerability, she challenges the idea that vulnerability equals weakness and reveals that it is, in fact, a measure of courage. This audio course draws from all three books and represents everything she has learned over the past twelve years.

 

The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting (Non-Fiction Books, #7)


We all know that perfect parenting does not exist. However, we often struggle with social expectations that lead us to believe that being imperfect means being inadequate. In “The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting,” Dr. Brené Brown presents ten guideposts for creating "wholehearted" families where we can continually learn and grow to reach our full potential. The program is a practical and hopeful approach to raising children who understand they deserve love, belonging, and joy.

 

Rising Strong (Non-Fiction Books, #8)


Rising Strong by Brené Brown is a self-help book about returning after a fall and turning failure into growth. Brown provides a step-by-step process for embracing discomfort and vulnerability to rise stronger from setbacks.

 

Present Over Perfect (Non-Fiction Books, #9)


Shauna was exhausted and isolated a few years ago, tired of the busy, burnout lifestyle. She traded hustle for grace, love, stillness, and play, which changed everything. Shauna offers an honest account of her journey and a vision for a new way to live, filled with rest, silence, simplicity, prayer, and meaningful connections.

 

Love, Henri (Non-Fiction Books, #10)


Throughout his life, Henri Nouwen wrote thousands of letters to people worldwide in different languages. He believed a thoughtful letter written with love could change someone's life. "Love, Henri" contains over a hundred letters spanning the early years of his career to his time at L'Arche Daybreak, touching on themes like vocation, solitude, prayer, suffering, and perseverance. These letters show the value of communicating with God through others.

 

Rising Strong as a Spiritual Practice (Non-Fiction Books, #11)


In "Rising Strong as a Spiritual Practice," Brené defines spirituality as believing in our interconnectedness and a loving force more significant than ourselves. Regardless of how you connect with the sacred, rising strong after falling brings perspective, meaning, and purpose to our lives.


Braving the Wilderness (Non-Fiction Books, #12)


“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 belong in an age of increased polarization truly. With her trademark mix of research, storytelling, and honesty, Brown will change the cultural conversation again while mapping a clear path to true belonging.


Brown argues that we’re experiencing 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 being a part of something and standing alone when necessary. But in a culture 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 to find our way back to ourselves and 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 and as sought after as it is feared. But it turns out to be the place of true belonging and the bravest and most sacred place you will ever stand.”

 

The Gifts of Imperfection (Non-Fiction Books, #13)


This book is an invitation to join a wholehearted revolution. It is a slight, quiet, grassroots movement that starts with each of them saying, “My story matters because I matter.” A movement where we can take to the streets with our messy, heartbreaking, grace-filled, and joyful lives. It is a movement fueled by the freedom that comes when we stop pretending everything is OK when it isn’t.


A call that rises from our bellies when we find the courage to celebrate those intensely joyful moments even though we’ve convinced ourselves that savoring happiness is inviting disaster. Revolution might sound a little dramatic, but in this world, choosing authenticity and worthiness is an absolute act of resistance.


Dare to Lead (Non-Fiction Books, #14)


When we dare to lead, we don’t pretend to have the correct answers; we stay curious and ask the right questions. We don’t see power as finite and hoard it; we know it becomes infinite when we share it with others. We don’t avoid difficult conversations and situations; we lean into vulnerability when doing good work is necessary. However, daring leadership in a scarcity, fear, and uncertainty culture requires skill-building around profoundly and uniquely human traits.


The irony is that we’re choosing not to invest in developing the hearts and minds of leaders while we’re scrambling to figure out what we have to offer that machines and AI can’t do better and faster. What can we do better? Empathy, connection, and courage to start.

 

Atlas of the Heart (Non-Fiction Books, #15)


To reconnect with ourselves and each other, we need language, confidence, and empathy to share and honor our stories. "Atlas of the Heart" explores 87 emotions and experiences, offering a new framework for meaningful connections. This book is for all who seek to navigate the human experience.


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The story humorously imagines a world where people can absorb PDFs for instant knowledge, reflecting on our own society's obsession with quick information. Brown’s engaging style and thought-provoking themes make it a compelling read for those interested in personal growth and human behavior. 

 

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