"In Atlas of the Heart, Brown takes us on a journey through eighty-seven of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. As she maps the necessary skills and an actionable framework for meaningful connection, she gives us the language and tools to access a universe of new choices and second chances--a universe where we can share and steward the stories of our bravest and most heartbreaking moments with one another in a way that builds connection"--

Introduction -- Places we go when things are uncertain or too much -- Places we go when we compare -- Places we go when things don't go as planned -- Places we go when it's beyond us -- Place we go when things aren't what they seem -- Places we go when we're hurting -- Places we go with others -- Places we go when we fall short -- Places we go when we search for connection -- Places we go when the heart is open -- Places we go when life is good -- Places we go when we feel wronged -- Places we go to self-assess -- Cultivating meaningful connection