“My parents were and are good people who did the very best they could with the tools they had,” she writes. She shares how she grew up in a household where she had to be vigilant about others’ emotions, lest they veer into anger or chaos that affected the entire family. More: Where to see Christmas movies in Austin, from 'Elf' to 'It's a Wonderful Life'īrown plumbs her inspiration for the book in an introduction buttressed by her trademark vulnerability and storytelling. Her chapter headings serve as signposts for what she’ll explore, including “Places We Go When We Compare” (reverence, resentment, schadenfreude) or “Places We Go When It’s Beyond Us” (awe, confusion, curiosity). “Atlas of the Heart” explores 87 “emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human,” drawing new paths for meaningful ways to connect. She penned five New York Times bestsellers, including her 2012 Oprah-anointed debut, “Dare Greatly” hosts two podcasts and inked a deal for an unscripted HBO Max eight-episode series based on her newest book, “Atlas of the Heart.” She launches the book Thursday with a massive virtual event hosted by bookstores across the country, including Austin's BookPeople. Lecturer, researcher and Texan, Brown is a multi-hyphenate success. If the past decade is any indication, we are willing and ready, Brené. Brené Brown taught us to dare greatly, and now she’s giving us the tools to map our hearts.
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