You can read about the different emotions as they become relevant in your life, and return to them as often as you need to. Rather than a cover-to-cover read, Atlas of the Heart is a wonderful reference tool. The writing is very crisp and clear while still relaying a lot of information. Far from being a light read, the book requires concentration and some of the concepts may take a while to process. But the information is substantial and covers all bases. Presentation-wise, this may resemble a coffee table book with its glossy pages, stunning illustrations, and informative graphics. As such, the book succeeds in encouraging readers to form bridges of connection. It fosters a sense of belonging to describe emotions and experiences that a reader may have believed were unique to them.
Reading about these universal emotions has the ability to make one feel seen. Though these feelings appear interchangeable, they’re actually different, and Brown takes no shortcuts as she explains why. Brown also highlights the relationship between the different emotions, clarifying key differences that sometimes confuse people into mistaking one emotion for another-as often happens with envy and jealousy, or shame and embarrassment. The definitions within are in-depth and meaningful, citing examples and comparisons to help readers understand the range of human emotions in all their complexity. Brown also gives readers an actionable framework through detailing the vocabulary surrounding emotions and the characteristics that determine them.
Though most of us will spend our lives trying to understand the ins and outs of our complex feelings, number one New York Times best-selling author Brené Brown makes things a little simpler with Atlas of the Heart, a go-to encyclopaedia of emotions.īrown’s goal is to map out the necessary skills required for meaningful connection between humans through defining and describing 87 emotions and emotional experiences.
Emotions are part of the puzzle that defines the human condition.
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