On a scale of cotton candy to Brussels sprouts, Rising Strong by Brené Brown is food. I kept trying to think of a food that everyone eats every day (an apple? Milk? Coffee? Salt?). Finally, I simplified it. This book is food. You need it to live.

What I love is that not only does Brené have research to back up her knowledge, she's also a fantastic storyteller. She shared her life in this book along with the the brave stories of others.

The life-changing lesson I learned is to always challenge my inner narrative of the world and me. What's the story am I telling myself?

If you've dealt with disagreements with loved ones or heartbreaking disappoints, this book will give you the tools to rise strong.