This book impacted me deeply - Brene Brown's insights into vulnerability and courage were astounding in so many ways. I am still processing it all, but I find it coming up in conversation often, which shows how applicable it is to any and all people. I fully intend to read (and purchase) every other book she has written, as I believe I would refer to them often and I am so grateful for the research she has done and the impact it has had on many. I also have on my to-do list to watch her Netflix special and TED talk. I cannot recommend this book enough. The first of two books I read for book club this month, this one left me tired at the end of the journey. I often felt like the subject could not catch a break and there were parts that were really difficult to read. However, I liked the unpredictability of it and I liked that it wasn't all buttoned up and felt raw and realistic, even if some of it was far fetched in theory. Since reading this I ha