{"product_id":"you-are-your-best-thing-vulnerability-shame-resilience-and-the-black-experience-an-anthology","title":"You Are Your Best Thing : Vulnerability, Shame Resilience and the Black Experience: An anthology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarana Burke and Dr. Brene Brown bring together a dynamic group of Black writers, organisers, artists, academics and cultural figures to discuss the topics the two have dedicated their lives to understanding and teaching: vulnerability and shame resilience. Contributions by Kiese Laymon, Imani Perry, Laverne Cox, Jason Reynolds, Austin Channing Brown, and more.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt started as a text between two friends. Tarana Burke, founder of the 'me too.' Movement, texted researcher and writer Brene Brown to see if she was free to jump on a call. Brene assumed that Tarana wanted to talk about wallpaper. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey had been trading home decorating inspiration boards in their last text conversation so Brene started scrolling to find her latest Pinterest pictures when the phone rang. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut it was immediately clear to Brene that the conversation wasn't going to be about wallpaper. Tarana's hello was serious and she hesitated for a bit before saying, \"Brene, you know your work affected me so deeply, but as a Black woman, I've sometimes had to feel like I have to contort myself to fit into some of your words. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe core of it rings so true for me, but the application has been harder.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrene replied, \"I'm so glad we're talking about this. It makes sense to me. Especially in terms of vulnerability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow do you take the armour off in a country where you're not physically or emotionally safe?\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLong pause. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"That's why I'm calling,\" said Tarana. \"What do you think about working together on a book about the Black experience with vulnerability and shame resilience?\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere was no hesitation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBurke and Brown are the perfect pair to usher in this stark, potent collection of essays on Black shame and healing. Along with the anthology contributors, they create a space to recognise and process the trauma of white supremacy, a space to be vulnerable and affirm the fullness of Black love and Black life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tarana Burke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40327740752034,"sku":"9781785043826","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/8600\/8738\/files\/websitecovertemplate-664.png?v=1707410115","url":"https:\/\/rarebirdsbooks.live\/products\/you-are-your-best-thing-vulnerability-shame-resilience-and-the-black-experience-an-anthology","provider":"Rare Birds Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}