: Building connections requires "story stewardship," which involves listening to and believing others' stories without taking them over or tapping out.

is a culmination of over 20 years of research into the 87 emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. Brown uses her skills as a researcher and storyteller to map these emotions into 13 categories, or "places we go," to help readers build a more nuanced emotional vocabulary. Key themes include:

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: You can download a collection of official materials, including a discussion guide, a list of emotions, and an index of research citations, at Brené Brown's Official Site .