Let That Shit Go: A Journey to Forgiveness, Healing & Understanding Love

by Bruna Nessif

'WTF am I doing wrong? Another relationship down the gutter. Why do I keep attracting the same person in different bodies?' Sound familiar? Welcome to the club. Let That Shit A Journey to Forgiveness, Healing & Understanding Love is a compilation of true stories detailing intimate relationships with various men in order to illustrate the ongoing lessons that continued to arise, but were conveniently ignored. In her usual conversational-yet-introspective tone, author Bruna Nessif will make you laugh, cry and reflect as she takes you on a very personal voyage where she recalls some of her most traumatic, heartwarming, embarrassing and monumental memories from her love life through transparent and vulnerable story-telling. You will finish this book with a new lens on love and self-worth, as well as the tools to begin your own journey to healing by letting shit go. You ready?

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Mental Health, Personal Development

169 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 2, 2018

Reviews

[Delayna Robbins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing and Enlightening

I recommend every one reads this book. The authors experiences and lessons mirrored my own and helped me with my own self reflections. The poems were beautiful and her descriptions about her own love life were like a movie. My favorite thing about this book is that she used all of the chapters from before as a guide, and made an interactive part at the end to help the reader with their own journey. Reading this book felt like I was not only listening but talking to a friend which makes the book a 5 out 5!

[Regina Moinichen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly loved this book, reading it felt like sitting down and talking with a good friend. Had me laughing and crying over her past relationships. Appreciate how candidly she wrote of her experiences, it was all really relatable, particularly the embarrassing weird stuff that happens to all of us and no one talks about.

[Adrian Uzquiano · Rating 3 out of 5]

(DNF) Great read for people who don’t know mindfulness and want a funny understanding of it. The book became repetitive after chapter 3 explaining the same lessons over and over again but in different wording. I had to DNF after the fourth chapter since I felt like I was reading the same thing over and over again. Personally, too millennial for my Gen Z brian.

[Stacey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't read this book cover to cover-I skimmed through most of it. It's helpful because the chapters are short and focused-many are just one or two pages, using specific examples. It would not be a great book for someone really struggling with depression because there's a constant refrain of the book that you can change your attitude if you change your mindset-and while I agree with that for those of us who struggle with run-of-the-mill anxiety, I don't think it's true for those who are truly at a low point.

[Linn · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was more like a superficial diary. I did not like the wag this book was written and I did not like that “of course” she finds the one after all - as if women can’t be independent both with and without a man.

[Jennie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Put your sh*t down and read this book already!

There is no one I can think of that would not enjoy this book. In fact I dragged out reading it because I enjoyed it so much.

I do check out quite a few self help books and some of the good ones are outdated and don't conquer some of the new stresses that technology and the new climate of the world stage. This book brings to light how we are so programmed into technology and work that we forget to enjoy life. How many chances are you missing everyday to just take it all in? Too many after reading this.

We all can want more but this author talks about how your brain chemistry changes when you practice gratitude. I can personally speak to this. Before I worked in a hospital I had a very narrowed perspective on what made a bad day. Now I see how so many little things I used to sweat are small potatoes.


Highly recommended!

[Kelsye Baudoin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is all so much that I have heard before, but it was honestly so helpful to focus on this book instead of my anxiety. There were a lot of really enlightening moments, though. Like how much being present with your thoughts is important to pull you out of intrusive thoughts.

What I really love is how the authors almost predicted every single thing we feel anxious about… like they were reading my mind. It was weird.

I definitely think I need to read this in a book instead of audiobook and take notes this time.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved reading the journey of forgiveness and challenges along the way. I feel there are many parallels that many young women or women go through. That struggle with things similar to what is written about. I believe every women that comes in contact with this book they will be inspired by this journey as well as can learn new things about themselves, others, situations, and love within these pages.

[mags · Rating 2 out of 5]

She just seems a bit narcissistic. I am only on chapter 7 now. And I have thought this since chapter 2. This book is not for me, though I might not be the intended audience or recipient. Personally I am just not a fan of how she seems to make a villain of most of the guys she ends up dating (obviously a few of them are messed up later on but esp. early on)

Is there maybe a reason you are not the best dater?

[coriolisky · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted a light-hearted take on processing emotions. Instead, what I got was a shallow take that completely fails to take into account the increasingly destabilized quality of life both in the U.S. and globally. You can't write a book like this and completely ignore social politics like gender, race, queerness, and socioeconomic class.

[Shavawn M. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not for me

I read the first two chapters. That's all I could get through.

I realize I am not the target audience, so it just didn't resonate for me. At all.

I followed her advice and let it go.

[Kendyl Elwell · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book. I would recommend it more for beginners working on self-help and self-worth. A lot of the concepts I recognized from other readings and teachings for my bachelor's degree. Overall still well written and a great read!

[C · Rating 1 out of 5]

I made it to Chapter 3 and then gave up. The poem (I think it was a poem, or at least an attempt at one) at the start of the chapter did me in.

Don’t care. Don’t think I will care. Abandoning now before I am even more irritated.

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Relaxing and informative if you actual try and reflect. Letting go can be relaxing and lower stress. I will keep using some of the skills I found in here.

[Mike Malaski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just OK. Not enlightening, just above Meh…

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5

[Tracy Bui · Rating 3 out of 5]

the key is to do a lot of self-talk lol ... already did.

[Karla Dobson]

Most of it was good but there was definitely some spiritual stuff that I didn't agree with.

[Michelle Bullock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read that provided a great perspective and pointers to help you along the way. Recommend for everyone to read.

[Lori Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

Has helpful things to do to get motivated to change things for the better in your life.

[Sebastian Cadena · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the insights on this book. I want to reread it.

[Lilah Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was refreshing and extremely helpful in tools of getting through everyday life as a professional working woman! Excellent job

[Sharon Spender · Rating 2 out of 5]

My first thought when reading this was, *how* does one person let themselves get into -- and hang onto -- this many screwed up relationships?! Nevertheless, I'm glad the author turned each one into a personal learning experience, even if somewhat belatedly. I think her personal musings are going to be more helpful to herself than anyone else, but perhaps they will strike a chord with other serial bad-daters.

[Nancy Bostwick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read to help clear your head good reread