Bellbird Book Club
Every month we discuss and explore a recommended book, designed to inspire and motivate you in the work that you do.
Below are some of the previously discussed books so that you can join us on the journey.
If you'd like to purchase any of these books we recommend McLeod's Bookstore in Rotorua, or any locally owned store near you (please support local!).
Next Event:
Tuesday 12 December 2023
4.00pm to 5.30pm
Boasters Coffee Shop,
1180 Haupapa Street, Rotorua
Book Club - December 2023
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
We are excited to announce our read for December, "The Gifts of Imperfection". This is another amazing read from social work guru, Brené Brown.
The Gifts of Imperfection is a guidepost, facilitating a deeper understanding of how we can move towards a life that is meaningful and purposeful!
Our December Bellbird Christmas Book Club will be the perfect space to celebrate the year that's been with likeminded people
Book Club - October 2023
Dare To Lead by Brené Brown
Dare to Lead is a self-help book for professionals who want to become more courageous and effective leaders. The author, Brené Brown, is a researcher and lecturer who has studied the emotions and behaviors that shape our lives and work. She argues that leadership is not about titles, status or power, but about recognizing and developing the potential in people and ideas.
Brené identifies four key skills that daring leaders need to cultivate: rumbling with vulnerability, living into their values, braving trust and learning to rise. She also provides practical tools and examples from her own research and experience to help readers apply these skills in their own contexts.
The book is based on new research conducted with leaders, change makers and culture shifters from various fields and sectors.
Book Club - August 2023
The Body Keeps The Score
“The Body Keeps the Score” is a nonfiction book about trauma and its effects on the body and mind. The author, a psychiatrist named Bessel van der Kolk, draws on research and case studies to show how trauma can cause dissociation, PTSD, and other symptoms. He also proposes new strategies for healing, such as eye movement therapy, neurofeedback, mindfulness, yoga, and play.
The book aims to help individuals, carers, and medical practitioners understand and treat trauma better.
Book Club - June 2023
What Happened To You
What Happened to You is a book recording the dialogue between Dr Perry and Oprah Winfrey who discuss trauma as a concept. The first few chapters of the book explain the impact of traumatic experiences on the brain over the formative years.
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