How to Be Free - by Shaka Senghor (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

"I love this book--because it teaches you how to manifest freedom in your own life and how that work allows you to rise to your greatest glory." --Oprah Winfrey, The Oprah Podcast

Learn to embrace joy, achieve success, and unlock your full potential with a proven framework from New York Times bestselling author and resilience expert Shaka Senghor, who went from solitary confinement to the C-suite, proving that if he can transform his life, so can you.

Do you ever feel held back by self-doubt, trapped by past narratives, or paralyzed by fear of failure? These feelings are what Shaka calls Hidden Prisons--and they affect everyone, from CEOs and professional athletes to students to parents. But here's the breakthrough: these prisons have doors.

How to Be Free is a roadmap for breaking free from whatever's holding you back.

Drawing from profound lessons he learned during his 19 years in prison--including 7 in solitary--Shaka reveals the mindset and practices that transformed his own life, and that can help anyone build their own foundation of freedom.

Through simple daily practices like journaling, meditation, mindfulness, and creative expression, he shows you how to turn your vision into action and step into your full potential--from deepening your relationships to achieving the career success you've always wanted.

In this book, you'll learn how to:

• Transform your biggest setbacks into your greatest comebacks
• Discover sustainable joy instead of fleeting happiness
• Cultivate your mindset to stay composed when everything falls apart
• Transform vulnerability into your greatest strength
• Break the cycles of grief, anger, and shame
• Protect your energy while still showing up for others
• Create your personal blueprint to true freedom

How to Be Free gives you the inspiration and practical steps to make real change feel possible. Your freedom starts now.

Review Quotes

"I love this book--because it teaches you how to manifest freedom in your own life and how that work allows you to rise to your greatest glory."--Oprah Winfrey "The Oprah Podcast"

"Real freedom is not having unlimited choices, but rather living a life of purpose that empowers others to be who they can be. Shaka Senghor shares with us what he learned after a lifetime of adversity and decades of imprisonment: freedom isn't the ability to do whatever you want--it's an internal decision to be grateful and present in all circumstances."
--Jim Murphy, New York Times bestselling author, Inner Excellence

"Senghor's fearless self-reflection serves as a guidebook for anyone...His lessons resonate in every walk of life, from the streets to the boardroom."--Mellody Hobson, President of Ariel Investments

"Shaka's journey is a powerful testament to the transformative power of self-discovery and resilience. During his years in solitary confinement, he was able to break through his internal barriers and emerge with a powerful sense of purpose that enabled him to make a massive impact on the world. This inspiring read is a must for anyone committed to personal growth, leadership, and creating lasting change."--Reid Hoffman, Co-Founder of LinkedIn and New York Times bestselling author of Superagency

"The philosophers of our time who matter most are those whose insights spring from gritty, lived experience, not classroom musings. I believe Shaka is one of the greats, a modern wise elder. This book is a gift, revealing layers of Shaka's wisdom, and belongs on bedside tables and kitchen tables to be read time and again for its authentic insights and virtuous guidance."--Brad Keywell, 2019 EY World Entrepreneur of the Year, Founder of nine technology companies, Creator of Chicago Ideas and WNDR Museum

"With deft storytelling and raw emotion, Senghor proves, once more, that the most ordinary of us can become extraordinary, when we choose courage and conviction in the face of unimaginable grief."--Joanne Molinaro, Creator, The Korean Vegan

About the Author

Shaka Senghor is an inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, and author of the New York Times bestselling books Writing My Wrongs and Letters to the Sons of Society. A sought-after resilience expert and recognized "Soul Igniter" in Oprah's inaugural SuperSoul 100, Senghor has captivated and transformed global audiences with his extraordinary journey from incarceration to influence. Through raw authenticity and profound insight, he doesn't just share his story--he equips others with the exact resilience practices that fueled his own remarkable transformation, proving that reinvention isn't just possible--it's within everyone's reach.