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

This book is a groundbreaking collaboration between Tarana Burke and Dr.

Brené Brown, bringing together a diverse group of Black writers, organizers, artists, academics, and cultural figures to explore the intersections of vulnerability and shame resilience through the lens of Black experiences.

With contributions from Kiese Laymon, Imani Perry, Laverne Cox, Jason Reynolds, Austin Channing Brown, and more, this book offers a powerful and necessary exploration of the topics that have dedicated their lives to understanding and teaching.

Named one of the best books of the year by Marie Claire and Bookriot, this collection of essays is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of Black identity and the ways in which vulnerability and shame resilience can be leveraged for healing and growth.