Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience

Mapping the hidden landscapes of emotion for deeper connection

Brené Brown

2021

7 Key Insights

About This Book

What if you could finally name the complex emotions that shape your life—and use that clarity to deepen your bonds with yourself and others? Atlas of the Heart takes you on a rich journey through eighty-seven universal emotions and experiences, from anxiety and heartbreak to joy and gratitude. You’ll uncover surprising truths about why we feel so many things at once, learn to translate these emotions into powerful conversations, and cultivate tools to navigate life’s roughest waters. Discover a transformative map to help you find your way when you feel lost—and a path to more authentic connection.

About the Author

Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, a #1 New York Times bestselling author, and host of the Unlocking Us podcast. She has spent two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy, delivering powerful insights to millions. Her TED Talk on vulnerability has more than 60 million views, and her work has transformed leaders and families worldwide.

Biggest Takeaway

You’ll gain: • A clear emotional vocabulary to decode daily experiences and communicate what you really feel. • Powerful self-coaching tools—mindfulness, self-compassion, reality-checking—that let you work through shame, anger, and fear. • Trust-building skills for deepening any relationship, from co-workers to loved ones. • Simple, science-backed practices (gratitude, vulnerability exercises, pause techniques) to boost resilience, creativity, and joy.

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