Dare Greatly to be Vulnerable

My very sweet friend, Kim Ray, told me about Brene Brown's book DARING GREATLY and I immediately bought the book and started reading it. The only reason it has taken me so long to read it is because there is so much that Brene gives the reader to think about! Her book is full of the research she has conducted and the results of her research that all proves that we are much better off in life when we do choose to Dare Greatly and to have the courage to be vulnerable. 

After reading a few of the other reviews on Brene's book, I have to admit that the book is a bit of a challenge to read. But it's because she presents a thesis and then proceeds to share several examples to illustrate her thesis. It's challenging because she has so much wonderful information to share and as a reader, I want to absorb everything she's saying and not miss anything! 

Grieving Creatively....?!

CREATIVE GRIEVING is certainly a wonderful resource to read for ANYONE grieving.  Elizabeth Berrien lost a child and then less than 18 months later, her husband died.  She shares her story with wonderful heart and humor, but mostly an obvious passion to help others who are grieving--at whatever stage of grief the person may be.  She is going to be at Malaprop's Book Store in Asheville, NC on Monday, November 19.  I am going to do everything I can to be there.  I'd love to meet this amazing woman who has walked such a tragic walk, but who is coming through her grief journey with a renewed purpose.  She has opened a grief, trauma, loss support group program in Charlotte, NC called "The Respite."  I am hoping to attempt to go visit one day.

As one who has suffered 3 separate child losses, this book was one I flew through.  It does help to know that others hurt, too.  But Berrien has reminded me of the importance of sharing my story as a way of helping others and giving me (as well as what has happened to me) PURPOSE.

It's a quick, wonderful read that is well worth your time......