Atlas of the Heart
by Brené Brown
A reference book of eighty-seven emotions and experiences, each defined and distinguished, from the woman who studies vulnerability. The thesis is that naming feelings precisely is the first step to regulating them and connecting with others. It is beautifully designed and best used as a dictionary rather than read straight through.
Read it if…
you have a small emotional vocabulary and know it.
Skip it if…
you want narrative or method; this is a reference.
Three things you will actually use
- Name the feeling precisely.
- Distinguish near neighbors: envy and jealousy, shame and guilt.
- Use the language with the people close to you.
Do this first
Next time you feel 'bad,' look up three candidates in the book and pick the accurate one.
Our verdict
A handsome, useful emotional dictionary; a browsing book.
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