Atlas of the Heart

Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience

By: Brené Brown

Narrated by: Brené Brown

Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

Number one New York Times best seller

In her latest book, Brené Brown writes, “If we want to find the way back to ourselves and one another, we need language and the grounded confidence to both tell our stories and to be stewards of the stories that we hear. This is the framework for meaningful connection.”

In Atlas of the Heart, Brown takes us on a journey through 87 of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. As she maps the necessary skills and an actionable framework for meaningful connection, she gives us the language and tools to access a universe of new choices and second chances - a universe where we can share and steward the stories of our bravest and most heartbreaking moments with one another in a way that builds connection.

Over the past two decades, Brown’s extensive research into the experiences that make us who we are has shaped the cultural conversation and helped define what it means to be courageous with our lives. Atlas of the Heart draws on this research, as well as on Brown’s singular skills as a storyteller, to show us how accurately naming an experience doesn’t give the experience more power, it gives us the power of understanding, meaning, and choice.

Brown shares, “I want this book to be an atlas for all of us, because I believe that, with an adventurous heart and the right maps, we can travel anywhere and never fear losing ourselves.”

Includes a downloadable PDF of illustrations from the book

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2021 Brené Brown (P)2021 Random House Audio

Wish more authors would present audiobooks like Brene

I haven’t finished listening to this book yet, but wanted to write a review to encourage others to join this audiobook experience because, in addition to the great content, it’s the best audiobook I’ve listened to. I did a deep dive into Dr. Brown’s work over the last month and have listened to four of her audiobooks and many podcasts. They keep getting better. What I really enjoy about this book is that Brene—an audiobook listener herself—stops and rereads sections to connect the text for understanding for those of us who (like me) are walking, biking, cooking, etc., while they listen. It’s effective for me, and I’m really enjoying the experience, especially the little extra comments and reflections she inserts. Thank you, Brene, and great job presenting your audiobook as a conversational learning experience for listeners.

A must read for everyone!

So great to get educated on what affects us everyday! I'm incredibly appreciative Brene leads us down a path we want to go but may not know how.

Great book! Bad lefty politics for no reason!

I absolutely love Brene Brown! Such wonderful information and research! Useful and valuable beyond measure. Could definitely do without the hard left politics casually tossed in though. Funny how unaware people can be of their own divisive ways of thinking but see it so clearly in others. Try looking in the middle for truth... Maybe try turning off the news and social media for a week or so and see how you feel about all these silly politics and such. Love is the answer! Love for everyone, not just your political team!✌️😘

Where is the pdf?

The pdf with illustrations is not available in my audible library. I was looking forward to seeing the visuals as they were connected to the text.

My Favorite Brene Book Yet

This was my favorite Brene Brown book yet. Lots of connections & aha moments. I also appreciate that she understands people listen to her books differently than when they are reading her books and so she describes visuals, re-reads an important quote, etc. This is one I’m excited to listen to more than once.

Overall pretty good

I have loved all of Brené Browns books, especially Daring Greatly. My only issue is the amount of politics brought into this one. She says she tries to stay neutral and non-judgement, but makes it pretty clear what side she’s on isn’t talking from center.

She Does It Again!!!

Giving us the language to be able to identify how wee are feeling and name it!

love hearing the author as the narrator

The author does a great job of making you feel comfortable like she's sitting with you having a conversation. She even goes far as to verbalize what the illustrations look like in case you're driving or walking. I couldn't wait for the book but as a mom it's feels hard to make the time to sit down and read so I had to wait for the audiobook but it was well worth it!

I am so happy I listened to this book!

I've learned so much about myself and my relationships through this book. I absolutely recommend it if you want to have a better understanding of FEELINGS!

Brené Brown delivered again!

Brené reading this made the subject easier to process and entertaining as well. She's helping so many people with her amazing work.