Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown

BRAVING THE WILDERNESS by Brene Brown was released today and she will be speaking locally (at Evanston Township High School, sponsored by Family Action Network) to a sold out audience on September 27. 

Brown has subtitled her latest work “The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone” and she spends the first chapter talking about a childhood where she struggled to belong.  Perhaps one of the most memorable and poignant sections is her description of frequent moves and her concerted effort to audition for the drill team – that alone should make us all aware of assumptions we make, unintentional hurt we may inflict, and the lasting impact of small choices.  It is moving to see that this “valley” for Brown became a positive by igniting her interest and subsequent study of human nature.  In fact, her TedTalk on “The Power of Vulnerability” has over 30 million views. I am curious to read more of Brown's insights, including a recent article at Fast Company about America's crisis of disconnection. I know that her previous titles, such as Rising Strong and Daring Greatly, have sparked much discussion amongst educators and concerned parents.