Books Recommended by Brené Brown
Marriage Rules
Harriet Lerner
Source: "This is the marriage book we’ve been waiting for!" - Brené Brown
The Book of Qualities
J. Ruth Gendler
Source: "I’m so glad I found this book. It was published 25 years ago and it’s magical." - Brené Brown
The Moment of Lift
Melinda Gates
Source: "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
The Dance of Anger
Harriet Lerner
Source: "Helpful for couples in that 'I’m screaming and he’s/she’s shutting down' cycle." - Brené Brown
Stretch
Scott Sonenshein
Source: Brené Brown mentioned this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Self-Compassion
Dr. Kristin Neff
Source: "[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
The Soul of Money
Lynne Twist
Source: "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
Imperfect Courage
Jessica Honegger
Source: "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
The Power of Starting Something Stupid
Richie Norton
Source: "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
The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho
Source: "I’ve loved [this book] for a very long time." - Ryan Flaherty
Be the Boss Everyone Wants to Work For
William A. Gentry
Source: "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
Why Won't You Apologize?
Harriet Lerner
Source: "Turns out that most of us are pretty terrible apologizers—this really changed me." - Brené Brown
Love, Henri
Henri J. M. Nouwen
Source: "[The author's] timeless words and loving spirit are quiet prayers that will forever live in my heart." - Brené Brown
Lead Yourself First
Raymond M. Kethledge
Source: Dustin Moskovitz recommended this book on Twitter.
The Ride of a Lifetime
Robert Iger
Source: "[Karlie Kloss] says [this book] really inspired her to become a better boss." - CNBC
I'm Still Here
Austin Channing Brown
Source: "This book shifted my soul!" - Brené Brown
Everything Is Figureoutable
Marie Forleo
Source: "Smart, funny, and as brilliant as it is straightforward. LOVED it!" - Brené Brown
Positive Discipline: The First Three Years
Jane Nelsen Ed.D.
Source: "For new parents, I love [this series]." - Brené Brown
Becoming
Michelle Obama
Source: "Good for my heart, my head, and my soul." - Brené Brown
Positive Discipline A-Z
Jane Nelsen Ed.D.
Source: "For new parents, I love [this series]." - Brené Brown
