Sample · Self-Help, Psychology, Leadership

Listen to Daring Greatly

The opening of Daring Greatly by Brené Brown, read by Vivienne. Try the other narrators below, then drop your own copy and hear the whole book.
Narrated by
Vivienne
Inviting, folksy Southern female voice, perfect for cooking shows, heartwarming family tales, and cozy radio ads.
Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it’s having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. Vulnerability is not weakness; it’s our greatest measure of courage.

About this sample

Brené Brown on vulnerability as courage. Vivienne’s inviting Southern warmth is how many readers hear this book in their heads.
This is exactly what you hear in the app. Every narrator above is ready for your own books, along with the rest of our 265 narrators in 42 languages.

Hear all of Daring Greatly

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Get a DRM-free ebook of Daring Greatly. Our guide to DRM-free ebooks shows where to look.
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Drop the file above. Chapters are found and the front matter is skipped, so you start at chapter one.
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Pick Vivienne or any other narrator and press play. Narration starts in seconds and your place syncs across the web, iPhone and iPad, and Mac (Windows coming soon).

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Questions people ask

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Can I use a different narrator?

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