Conversations on Letting Go

by Najwa Zebian

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help

6 pages, Audiobook

Published June 1, 2023

About the author

Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese-Canadian author, speaker, and educator. Her passion for language was evident from a young age, as she delved into Arabic poetry and novels.

The search for a home—what Najwa describes as a place where the soul and heart feel at peace—was central to her early years. When she arrived in Canada at the age of sixteen, she felt unstable and adrift in an unfamiliar place.

Nevertheless, she completed her education, and went on to become a teacher as well as a doctoral candidate in educational leadership. Her first students, a group of young refugees, led her back to her original passion: writing. She began to heal her sixteen-year-old self by writing to heal her students.

Since self-publishing her first collection of poetry and prose in 2016, Najwa has become an inspiration to millions of people worldwide.

Najwa has become a trailblazing voice for women everywhere and was name dropped by the New York Times and CBS News among others.

Drawing on her own experiences of displacement, discrimination, and abuse, Najwa uses her words to encourage others to build a home within themselves; to live, love, and create fearlessly.

Reviews

[Jessica C · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unfortunately this one wasn’t for me! I think it could have been one short essay instead of a book

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

In *Conversations on Letting Go*, Najwa Zebian offers a thoughtful and heartfelt exploration of the emotional journey of release and healing. With her signature poetic style, she addresses the complexities of letting go—whether it’s of relationships, self-expectations, or past pain. Her reflections feel intimate and honest, guiding readers toward self-compassion and understanding in the face of life’s challenges. Zebian’s wisdom is both gentle and profound, making this a deeply resonant read for anyone seeking peace amid personal struggles. While not groundbreaking in its themes, the book’s emotional depth and accessibility make it a valuable companion for those on their own path to healing.

[Amy ☾ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was actually my second time listening to this book.

Her books and content online always feel like a warm hug from the big sister I never had.

I’ve held her poems close to me and found comfort and insight when I was heartbroken. She has helped heal me with her books on healing and self love. Her videos on instagram have talked sense into me and comforted me.

I recommend this book to anyone who struggles with attachment, boundaries, relationships, self love, living authentically and being yourself, and more.

I love Najwa so much.

[Jacqueline · Rating 2 out of 5]

I listened to this book on Audible. The author is also the narrator … she should have chosen someone else who would have possibly connected better with the audience … her tone and inflection left something to be desired. Maybe I would have felt different about the book had I read it instead of listened to it but I, overall, did not like it. Not only was it much longer than it needed to be but it almost felt as if I was reading something she wrote for herself to get thru and deal with her own hard times which she doesn’t delve into. Lastly, too many uses of “like” … like I couldn’t wait for it to end.

[E. · Rating 4 out of 5]

thanks to libro.fm for the alc copy

this is definitely one i will be coming back to.

najwa zebian here guides us through feeling and processing through our trauma, pain, relationships that do not nourish us, and many more. i liked how things were broken down into small bites and accommodated for different life situations to make it feel more like a process instead of jumping off a cliff -- which is often how it feels in my head. there are also helpful exercises and space for pausing your audiobook so you can actively work with it as you would with any other workbook.

i had some small issues with terminology at times though.

[Yaneth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I NEED TO OWN THIS BOOK SO I CAN REREAD IT

[Mon Quenault · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unfortunately this one wasn’t for me. Couldn’t connect with the tone from the get go and felt like it repeated itself a number of times.

[Rajvi Devani · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book really is an eye opener. It made me look at myself, my thoughts, emotions and my life in a different more kinder and understanding perspective. It will take a lot of time to implement and many re reads, but I am hopeful to reach that place of authenticity. I listened to the audiobook version and it was amazing.

[E. · Rating 2 out of 5]

I tried multiple times but I didn't really resonate with this. Partly because I have my own exercises for letting go that are effective. This walks you through some therapy exercises for letting go that were really just inviting certain things back into my life that I recently let go of. Oh well, maybe I will encounter this book at another stage.

[Hisgirl85 · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars. I forgot to add this in July, but wanted to reread and dis used the meditation at the end.

[Kate Ganley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read this 3 times already and it has changed by journey of life so much and I will go back to it over and over. Many thanks to the author