This was better than I thought it would be. Honestly Brene Brown is kinda cult adjacent to me, the fervor with which people flock to her and espouse her teachings. But this book came recommended from my therapist in the time of my 40s, where I feel like I haven't really found (cringe gag) 'my tribe'. The idea that you don't have to bond with everyone you meet, and it's ok to let a conversation die if you're the only one pushing it along. I listened to it on audio. 

She kinda lost me at some parts - people who have different view points, I find that really challenging at times and don't naturally seek out that maddening cycle of disagreement. 

But I also did like some of it - the having a strong back and a soft front, and braving the wilderness involving being vulnerable, she talked about you can't be brave without risking something, you have to be vulnerable to be recognized for bravery. I think for me, I can kinda pull away in the social "wilderness" where to be brave means letting people in, being brave, being vulnerable. 

It was better than I expected. I probably wouldn't seek out any of her other books, but I might see if I can find a podcast interview or two with her about this book and topic specifically.