You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience

This groundbreaking book brings together a dynamic group of Black writers, organizers, artists, academics, and cultural figures to explore the intersections of vulnerability and shame resilience in the Black experience.

With contributions from Kiese Laymon, Imani Perry, Laverne Cox, Jason Reynolds, Austin Channing Brown, and more, this collection provides a powerful and necessary examination of the topics that have dedicated the lives of Tarana Burke and Dr.

Brené Brown to understanding and teaching.

The book offers a stark and potent exploration of the Black experience, one that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.

It is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of vulnerability and shame resilience in the context of race, identity, and social justice.