SOCIAL SCIENCES

Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage To Stand Alone

by Brené Brown
Random. Sept. 2017. 208p. index. ISBN 9780812995848. $37; ebk. ISBN 9780812995855. SELF-HELP
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Brown (The Gifts of Imperfection; Rising Strong) contends that one of the major crises in today's culture is the feeling of being disconnected, which evidences itself in perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the erosion of civility. True belonging, states the author, is a daily practice that demands integrity and authenticity, and four steps to accomplishing this include moving in, being civil, holding hands (connecting), and having a wild heart (standing up for oneself and one's beliefs). Mixing research, storytelling, and honesty, the author leads readers in becoming courageous and finding meaning in uncertainty.
VERDICT Bound to be another best seller. A solid option for all collections.
Reviewed by Deborah Bigelow , Oct 01, 2017
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