"The physics of vulnerability is simple: If we are brave enough often enough, we will fall. The author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Daring Greatly and The Gifts of Imperfection tells us what it takes to get back up, and how owning our stories of disappointment, failure, and heartbreak gives us the power to write a daring new ending. Struggle, Brene Brown writes, can be our greatest call to courage, and rising strong our clearest path to a wholehearted life"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-289) and index.

A note on research and storytelling as methodology -- Truth and dare: An introduction -- The physics of vulnerability -- Civilization stops at the waterline -- Owning our stories -- The reckoning -- The rumble -- Sewer rats and scofflaws -- The brave and brokenhearted -- Easy mark -- Composting failure -- You got to dance with them that brung you -- The revolution -- Appendices. Notes on trauma and complicated grief ; Finding a certified Daring Way helping professional ; The gift of imperfection: Summary of key learnings ; Daring greatly: Summary of key learnings.