January 10, 2018

Brené Brown’s 4 Books For New Beginnings

Brené Brown, author of our January ’18 book pick, “Braving the Wilderness”, has some reading recommendations to get the new year off to a great start.

Story By: Brené Brown

Brené Brown’s 4 Books For New Beginnings

Brené Brown, author of our January ’18 book pick, “Braving the Wilderness”, has some reading recommendations to get the new year off to a great start. Story By: Brené Brown

the sun and her flowers by Rupi Kaur

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A beautiful journey in poetry and illustration about growth and healing, honoring your roots and finding home within yourself. Divided into five chapters and illustrated by Kaur, the sun and her flowers is a celebration of love in all its forms.

Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin

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Ten years in the making, Goodwin’s book examines how Lincoln turned rivals into allies for the sake of the greater good. Goodwin argues that Lincoln’s ability to select and work with the best people was one of the key reasons he was able to lead the nation through one of its darkest periods.

Why Won’t You Apologize? by Harriet Lerner

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Harriet Lerner sheds new light on the two most important words in the English language—I’m sorry—and offers a unique perspective on the challenge of healing broken connections and restoring trust – a game changer.

Hunger by Roxane Gay

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This book will take your breath away with its truth-telling. A searingly honest memoir of food, weight, self-image, and learning how to feed your hunger while taking care of yourself.

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