Brené Brown's Book Recommendations
Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston, where she holds the Huffington Foundation Endowed Chair. She is known for her work on vulnerability, courage, shame, and empathy. Based on her book recommendations, she seems interested in leadership, personal development, and parenting.
📖 Written by Brené Brown
📚 Books Recommended by Brené Brown 24
The Book of Qualities
"I’m so glad I found this book. It was published 25 years ago and it’s magical. Author J. Ruth Gendler explores all of the emotions and qualities that we know so well and brings them to life."
blog View source ↗"I’m so glad I found this book. It was published 25 years ago and it’s magical."
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Stretch
"Every now and then a book comes out that gives you new language and a new frame to better understand yourself and the people around you. STRETCH is one of those books. It's about the power of stretching and the dangers of "chasing." PS - I got a little chaser in me."
social View source ↗"Brené Brown mentioned this book in the "Tools of Titans" book."
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Becoming
"Reading an advance copy of @michelleobama’s new memoir and it’s so damn good. Good for my heart, my head, and my soul."
social View source ↗"Good for my heart, my head, and my soul."
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Culture Renovation
"One of the most comprehensive playbooks for culture change in companies I have ever seen."
book list View source ↗"This conversation with @KMOakes is a love letter to my brave and compassionate friends who work in the Human Resources space. His book, "Culture Renovation" is one of the most comprehensive playbooks for culture change in companies I have ever seen."
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The Velvet Rage
"Such an important book."
book list View source ↗"@KyleKriegerHair The Velvet Rage is such an important book."
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Black Magic
"Daring, urgent, and transformative."
book list View source ↗".@Chad_Sand's book, "Black Magic" is daring, urgent, and transformative. Not only did the stories and interviews forever change how I think about leadership & culture, they challenged me as a parent, friend, and citizen. Join us on the Dare to Lead podcast"
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The Power of Starting Something Stupid
"I love his ideas on projects vs. abstract ideas, and I’m a complete convert to his SMART plan: Serve, Thank, Ask, Receive, Trust."
blog View source ↗"Already getting me in a heap of trouble. As I was reading it, I made notes to Steve (my husband). When I was done I handed it to him and said, 'This could change the way we live.'"
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I'm Still Here
"This book shifted my soul!"
book list View source ↗"This book shifted my soul! Love to you @austinchanning"
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The Ride of a Lifetime
"Leadership gold—you won’t forget the stories or the lessons."
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Everything Is Figureoutable
"Smart, funny, and as brilliant as it is straightforward. LOVED it!"
Be the Boss Everyone Wants to Work For
"It’s clear that [the author] has a deep understanding of what it takes to develop strong leaders. This has become required reading in my organization."
Marriage Rules
"This is the marriage book we’ve been waiting for!"
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The Moment of Lift
"An urgent call to courage. It changed how I think about myself, my family, my work, and what’s possible in the world."
The Soul of Money
"A life-changing read. With warmth, honesty, and storytelling, [the author] turns everything we think we know about money upside down…It's the book we all need right now."
The Alchemist
"@ErskineMarinda Love it! There's a great quote in the Alchemist: When you're on the right path the universe conspires to help you!"
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Why Won't You Apologize?
"Turns out that most of us are pretty terrible apologizers—this really changed me."
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Lead Yourself First
"Brené Brown mentioned this book in the "Tools of Titans" book."
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Love, Henri
"[The author's] timeless words and loving spirit are quiet prayers that will forever live in my heart."
One Drop
"@lauranarima @YabaBlay It’s worth the wait!! Excellent book/ ❤️"
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Thirst
"About what matters most. Love."
The Lightmaker's Manifesto
"The right book for the right time, written by someone who is the embodiment of light and joy."
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Self-Compassion
"[The author]'s powerful research and her ability to explain how self-compassion affects our everyday lives makes this book a transformative read."
Positive Discipline (5 books)
"For new parents, I love [this series]."
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Touchpoints (2 books)
"You really can’t guide your children if you don’t understand what’s happening developmentally."
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