How to Be Free
A Proven Guide to Escaping Life's Hidden Prisons
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Authors Equity
Publishing:23rd Oct '25
£23.99
This title is due to be published on 23rd October, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
Embrace joy, reclaim your narrative, and achieve your wildest dreams in business and beyond with this inspiring hands-on guide to transforming your life with proven meditation, mindfulness, and creative exercises from Shaka Senghor, an extraordinary New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur who overcame mental roadblocks and transformed his self-esteem after incarceration.
When Shaka received his second parole denial after 18 years behind bars, he had a choice to make: surrender to despair or transform himself from within.
He chose hope. Using daily practices like journaling, meditation, mindfulness, and creative expression, he turned his vision into action and discovered how to break free everything holding him back so he could step into his true potential.
And when he did, he realized his greatest barriers existed within his own mind—past narratives, survivor's remorse, fear, and the inability to forgive. This awakening led him to discover universal truths about freedom that apply far beyond prison walls and transform every aspect of life—from deepening our relationships to achieving career success.
Through raw and powerful storytelling, Shaka reveals how we all grapple with invisible chains that hold us back. Drawing from the profound lessons of his remarkable journey from solitary to the C-suite, he provides more than inspiration—he delivers a proven roadmap to transform your life.
“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
"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
"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
“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
ISBN: 9798893310511
Dimensions: 235mm x 156mm x 28mm
Weight: 445g
272 pages