Rising Strong as a Spiritual Practice

By: Brené Brown

Narrated by: Brené Brown

Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

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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©2017 Brené Brown (P)2017 Sounds True

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!

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?)

This the best book ever.

This is very insightful, I will use it everyday of my life. She is a fantastic speaker.

As always, this author delivers!

great work delivered in meaningful and insightful ways. You don't have to be a professional to get a lot of useful information to incorporate into your life

Life altering for me right now.

In the midst of reckoning and rumbling with a separation from my husband while in graduate school... to become a therapist. Can you say "shame trigger?" Thank you Brene for putting words on the incredibly difficult process of Rising Strong through this experience. It is has provided the necessary scaffolding from which to make the best use of time in therapy. Slowly but surely rising strong.

Hitting the core

Life changing and very enjoyable! Every time I listen to it I learn something new.

brene teaches true

I have listened to this several times. overtime, as needed! Each time a renewal, thank you.

Brene is Brilliant

Hearing Brene speak and tell her stories are eye opening and inspirational. I love all of her books. This audiobook was the next best thing to hearing her speak live.

Brene is incredible!

I haven’t read Rising Strong yet, but listened to this and was deeply moved. Brenes work never seizes to amaze me.

great learning experience

I love Brene Brown. Her research is so meaningful and her presentation of it is so easy to listen to.