Book
Brown B. Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead. New York: Gotham Books; 2012. 256 p.
Why we cite it
#1 New York Times bestseller exploring how vulnerability — often perceived as weakness — is actually the foundation of courage, connection, and belonging. Relevant to social eating companions through the belonging lens: people modify their eating behavior in social situations partly because of vulnerability avoidance (“don’t be weird,” “don’t stand out”) and belonging needs. The book’s framework helps explain why social pressure around food is so powerful — eating differently feels like a threat to belonging.
About the author
Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW — Full profile in csr01. Huffington Foundation Endowed Chair, University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. PhD Social Work (University of Houston, 2002). Research focus on shame, vulnerability, courage, and empathy. Six #1 NYT bestsellers. TED talk “The Power of Vulnerability” (60M+ views).
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