GWiB’s Book Club
Brené Brown has a new book out so in honor of that, we're going to read some vintage Brené - Rising Strong. Learning and relearning how to get up when we fall or struggle is important every day. Let's learn how to deal with struggling together!
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Rising Strong by Brené Brown
It is the rise from falling that Brown takes as her subject in Rising Strong. As a grounded theory researcher, Brown has listened as a range of people—from leaders in Fortune 500 companies and the military to artists, couples in long-term relationships, teachers, and parents—shared their stories of being brave, falling, and getting back up. She asked herself, What do these people with strong and loving relationships, leaders nurturing creativity, artists pushing innovation, and clergy walking with people through faith and mystery have in common? The answer was clear: They recognize the power of emotion and they’re not afraid to lean in to discomfort.
Walking into our stories of hurt can feel dangerous. But the process of regaining our footing in the midst of struggle is where our courage is tested and our values are forged. Our stories of struggle can be big ones, like the loss of a job or the end of a relationship, or smaller ones, like a conflict with a friend or colleague. Regardless of magnitude or circumstance, the rising strong process is the same: We reckon with our emotions and get curious about what we’re feeling; we rumble with our stories until we get to a place of truth; and we live this process, every day, until it becomes a practice and creates nothing short of a revolution in our lives. Rising strong after a fall is how we cultivate wholeheartedness. It’s the process, Brown writes, that teaches us the most about who we are.
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What is the GWiB’s Book Club?
GWiB’s Book Club helps you explore new perspectives. It is a great place for book lovers and those wanting to grow their knowledge and understanding of diverse topics. We meet for an hour every four to six weeks to discuss a specific non-fiction book. The books chosen are generally about personal or professional development. If you don’t have a chance to read the book, no problem. You can join us and listen in!
If you want to explore personal and business development more deeply while spending quality time with like-minded women, the GWiB Book Club is the place for you!
Questions? Or would you like to propose a book for a future Book Club meeting? Please contact GWiB’s Book Worm Georgina Miller!
GWiB's Book Club Hosts:
Georgina Miller
Owner of Crabapple Communications
Amity Moore
Founder and President of Moore Words Inc.
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