Brené Brown's Book Recommendations

Bittersweet

by Susan Cain

"Oh, the power in knowing that pain and sorrow are also part of the path. @susancain's book “Bittersweet” is so healing. Especially now. Join us for Part 2 of this “Unlocking Us” conversation. https://t.co/JDQ5MfMjcs"

The Lightmaker’s Manifesto

by Karen Walrond

"Today on “Unlocking Us” I’m talking to my dear friend @Chookooloonks about her book “The Lightmaker’s Manifesto,” about the intersection of joy and activism. It’s the right book for the right time, written by someone who is the embodiment of light and joy. https://t.co/6rzozGb0WE"

Unbound

by Tarana Burke

"“Unlocking Us” is back and I’m talking to @TaranaBurke about her new memoir, “Unbound.” Tarana is so unflinching in her storytelling that you can feel yourself transforming. The person who starts this book is not the person who finishes this book. https://t.co/98WuD4VmHz"

Permission to Feel

by Marc Brackett

"Really great book! If you haven't already, check out our conversation about this book on Unlocking Us at https://t.co/WX4neDFemd"

Think Again

by Adam Grant

"Loved this conversation with my friend @AdamMGrant. His new book “Think Again” is so smart and challenging in the best way. For example, this quote: "Listen to ideas that make you think hard — not just opinions that make you feel good." https://t.co/8UccrFWh66"

Like Brothers

by Mark Duplass and Jay Duplass

"Congratulations @MarkDuplass and @jayduplass on the paperback release of “Like Brothers” - loved this book! Y’all can listen to my podcast conversation with Mark and Jay here: https://t.co/lphKcgFrmh"

Culture Renovation

by Kevin Oakes

"This conversation with @KMOakes is a love letter to my brave and compassionate friends who work in the Human Resources space. His book, "Culture Renovation" is one of the most comprehensive playbooks for culture change in companies I have ever seen. https://t.co/D0ahi4ehsU"

A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance

by Hanif Abdurraqib

"This week I talk to poet, writer, and cultural critic @NifMuhammad about his new book “A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance.” It’s a soul-stirring book and he’s a brilliant thinker. Get the book now + we’ll talk on Wednesday! #UnlockingUsPodcast"

Wolfpack

by Abby Wambach

"The 2019 "Grad Stack" is Wolfpack by @abbywambach, Moment of Lift by @melindagates and The Path Made Clear by @oprah. Love all three of these books and the daring women who wrote them!"

Moment of Lift

by Melinda Gates

"The 2019 "Grad Stack" is Wolfpack by @abbywambach, Moment of Lift by @melindagates and The Path Made Clear by @oprah. Love all three of these books and the daring women who wrote them!"

The Path Made Clear

by Oprah

"The 2019 "Grad Stack" is Wolfpack by @abbywambach, Moment of Lift by @melindagates and The Path Made Clear by @oprah. Love all three of these books and the daring women who wrote them!"

Year of Yes

by Shonda Rhimes

"“Year of Yes” by @shondarhimes featured in my first HIGH-Five! 5 learnings from a book I love: https://www.courageworks.com/index.html"

Love is the Way: Holding on to Hope in Troubling Times

"Looking for a post-debate dose of love and hope? @pb_curry is just the person. This conversation reminded me that the hard, gritty work of love is the best antidote to fear. His new book is Love is the Way: Holding on to Hope in Troubling Times. https://t.co/cWLYW9of64"

Stretch

"If this sounds familiar - listen to the latest #UnlockingUs episode with my friend Professor @ScottSonenshein. We talk about his book, Stretch. It's a love-tap-ass-kicker about scrappiness, comparison, and resource-gathering. You can listen here: https://t.co/FNXcL6FfpM"

Thirst

by Scott Harrison

"We're rebooting my favorite interview series on the blog! First out of the gate is my friend, @ScottHarrison - Founder and CEO of @charitywater. His book Thirst comes out tomorrow - 100% of the proceeds will go to fund water projects around the world. https://t.co/PqgQCE441o"

How the Word Is Passed

by Clint Smith

"If we want to own the story of our country so we can write a new ending, we have to understand our story. The entire story. The truth. "How the Word Is Passed" blew me away. This is an urgent read. Thank you for the tireless research @ClintSmithIII. https://t.co/x9qqH4G4lf"

More Myself: A Journey

by Alicia Keys

"More Myself: A Journey by @aliciakeys is a masterclass in authenticity and vulnerability. I love this quote - I think we're all feeling the "groundlessness" of life right now. Listen to our conversation on the Unlocking Us podcast here: https://t.co/I2xaPtkOO5"