Atlas of the Heart
"Heartbreak comes from the loss of love or the perceived loss of love."
— Brené Brown, Atlas of the Heart (2021)
Introduction
| Atlas of the Heart | |
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| Full title | Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience |
| Author | Brené Brown |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Emotions; Emotional literacy; Interpersonal communication |
| Genre | Nonfiction; Psychology; Self-help |
| Publisher | Random House |
Publication date | 30 November 2021 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover); e-book; audiobook |
| Pages | 336 |
| ISBN | 978-0-399-59255-3 |
| Goodreads rating | 4.3/5 (as of 28 October 2025) |
| Website | penguinrandomhouse.com |
Chapter summary
This outline follows the Random House hardcover edition (2021; ISBN 978-0-399-59255-3).[1] Chapter headings cross-checked with WorldCat (OCLC 1264709572).[2]
🌪️ 1 – Places we go when things are uncertain or too much.
⚖️ 2 – Places we go when we compare.
🧭 3 – Places we go when things don't go as planned.
🌌 4 – Places we go when it's beyond us.
🎭 5 – Places we go when things aren't what they seem.
💔 6 – Places we go when we're hurting.
🤝 7 – Places we go with others.
📉 8 – Places we go when we fall short.
🔗 9 – Places we go when we search for connection.
💖 10 – Places we go when the heart is open.
🌞 11 – Places we go when life is good.
🗯️ 12 – Places we go when we feel wronged.
📝 13 – Places we go to self-assess.
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References
- ↑ "Atlas of the Heart". Penguin Random House. Penguin Random House. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ↑ "Atlas of the heart : mapping meaningful connection and the language of human experience". WorldCat. OCLC. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
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