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

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021

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Before You Read

Summary

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Introduction, Chapters 1-2

Chapters 3-4

Chapters 5-6

Chapters 7-8

Chapters 9-10

Chapter 11-Conclusion

Key Figures

Themes

Index of Terms

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

Atlas of the Heart is divided into chapters that all begin with a similar phrase. How does this structure impact the reading of the book?

Vulnerability and shame are recurring themes throughout Brown’s works. How does she build on her prior works in Atlas of the Heart? What are her new discoveries about shame and vulnerability?

How are curiosity and courage linked throughout Atlas of the Heart? How do they manifest on a personal, corporate, and societal level?