The Power of Letting Go by John Purkiss – Book Review

Do you ever feel stuck? Trapped? Overwhelmed? If you’re going through a difficult period or struggling to look to the future due to the weight of your past, John Purkiss wants to help. In his self-help book, The Power of Letting Go: How to drop everything that’s holding you back, he shares his proven techniques for moving on and wiping the slate clean – properly and wholly.

Purkiss’ book was born out of a time in his life when he worked and studied incredibly hard but still wound up, for want of a better word, stuck. Then, he made himself a prototype. Having successfully applied certain principles and practices to his own life to get out of his hole, he created this detailed, passionate self-help book. From start to finish, through every chapter, Purkiss remains dedicated to helping others become their best selves, releasing anything that no longer serves them and turning hope and desire into action on a daily basis.

“You don’t have to be on top of a mountain, in a yoga pose or deep in meditation to let go. You can let go all day long, right where you are, doing what you’re doing.”

Purkiss notes at the top of his book that it takes real courage to acknowledge when the time comes to move on from something. Thankfully, his gentle, encouraging guidance slowly makes it possible to overcome this first hurdle and begin the true process of making life changes. He argues that letting go is far easier than our brains trick us into thinking it is, and his work lays out how it should be done.

The Power of Letting Go focuses on living “your life on another level” by working through Purkiss’ four distinct stages. Stage one is all about being present and enjoying each moment. Stage two is focused on letting go of thoughts that keep you stuck. Stage three is about letting go of the pain that runs your life. Stage four, the icing on the cake, is the process of surrendering and instead tuning into something far more intelligent than your brain.

Overall, Purkiss’ book is in-depth and grounded while still easy to follow. It’s packed with proven life-changing techniques and easy steps to action. For anyone searching for a happier, healthier way of living – especially anyone who feels that their baggage has, over time, grown far too heavy to shoulder – it’s a must-read.