
Brené Brown Recommended Books
Brené Brown has recommended 30 books. Browse the complete reading list with quotes and sources below.
Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston.
(Read more on Wikipedia)30 Books Recommended
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The Book of Qualities
"I’m so glad I found this book. It was published 25 years ago and it’s magical." - Brené Brown (Source)
Marriage Rules
A Manual for the Married and the Coupled Up
"This is the marriage book we’ve been waiting for!" - Brené Brown (Source)
The Dance of Anger
A Woman's Guide To Changing The Patterns Of Intimate Relationships
"Helpful for couples in that 'I’m screaming and he’s/she’s shutting down' cycle." - Brené Brown (Source)
Touchpoints (2 books)
"You really can’t guide your children if you don’t understand what’s happening developmentally." - Brené Brown (Source)
The Moment of Lift
How Empowering Women Changes the World
"An urgent call to courage. It changed how I think about myself, my family, my work, and what’s possible in the world." - Brené Brown (Source)
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Stretch
Unlock the Power of Less -and Achieve More Than You Ever Imagined
Brené Brown mentioned this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)
Imperfect Courage
Live a Life of Purpose by Leaving Comfort and Going Scared
"Both an invitation and a challenge to bravely show up for ourselves, for the people we love, and for the strangers that we will one day call family. I say, ‘Amen!’" - Brené Brown (Source)
Positive Discipline (5 books)
"For new parents, I love [this series]." - Brené Brown (Source)
The Soul of Money
Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life
"A life-changing read. With warmth, honesty, and storytelling, [the author] turns everything we think we know about money upside down…It's the book we all need right now." - Brené Brown (Source)
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Self-Compassion
The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
"[The author]'s powerful research and her ability to explain how self-compassion affects our everyday lives makes this book a transformative read." - Brené Brown (Source)
The Power of Starting Something Stupid
"Already getting me in a heap of trouble. As I was reading it, I made notes to Steve (my husband). When I was done I handed it to him and said, 'This could change the way we live.'" - Brené Brown (Source)
The Alchemist
"There's a great quote in [this book]: When you're on the right path the universe conspires to help you!" - Brené Brown (Source)
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Aubrey Marcus, Will Smith, LeBron James, Big Sean, Ryan Flaherty, Lisa Ling, Daniel Ek, Eric Ripert, Gabby Reece, Ryan Shea, Garry Tan, Lewis Howes, Tony Robbins, Jodie Cook, Andy Frisella, James Clear, Patrick Bet-David
Why Won't You Apologize?
Healing Big Betrayals and Everyday Hurts
"Turns out that most of us are pretty terrible apologizers—this really changed me." - Brené Brown (Source)
Be the Boss Everyone Wants to Work For
A Guide for New Leaders
"It’s clear that [the author] has a deep understanding of what it takes to develop strong leaders. This has become required reading in my organization." - Brené Brown (Source)
Lead Yourself First
Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude
Brené Brown mentioned this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)
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Love, Henri
Letters on the Spiritual Life
"[The author's] timeless words and loving spirit are quiet prayers that will forever live in my heart." - Brené Brown (Source)
The Ride of a Lifetime
Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company
"Leadership gold—you won’t forget the stories or the lessons." - Brené Brown (Source)
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Tim Ferriss, Brian Chesky, Jason Calacanis, Karlie Kloss, Alexis Ohanian, Michael Bloomberg, Bill Gates, Saagar Enjeti
Everything Is Figureoutable
"Smart, funny, and as brilliant as it is straightforward. LOVED it!" - Brené Brown (Source)
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Arianna Huffington, Cheryl Strayed, Daymond John, Seth Godin, Simon Sinek, Sophia Amoruso, Steven Pressfield, Tony Robbins
I'm Still Here
Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness
"This book shifted my soul!" - Brené Brown (Source)
Becoming
"Good for my heart, my head, and my soul." - Brené Brown (Source)
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Thirst
A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World
"About what matters most. Love." - Brené Brown (Source)
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Seth Godin, Adam Grant, Arianna Huffington, Michael Bloomberg
The Lightmaker's Manifesto
How to Work for Change without Losing Your Joy
"The right book for the right time, written by someone who is the embodiment of light and joy." - Brené Brown (Source)
Black Magic
What Black Leaders Learned from Trauma and Triumph
"Daring, urgent, and transformative." - Brené Brown (Source)
Culture Renovation
18 Leadership Actions to Build an Unshakeable Company
"One of the most comprehensive playbooks for culture change in companies I have ever seen." - Brené Brown (Source)
The Velvet Rage
Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World
"Such an important book." - Brené Brown (Source)
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