Chicken Soup for the Soul: Let It Go: 101 Stories of Forgiveness & Freedom

by Amy Newmark

Discover the transformative power of "letting it go" in this insightful guide to forgiveness, where you'll learn how to release resentment, heal emotional wounds, and find lasting peace. These 101 true, personal stories offer the practical advice you need to embrace forgiveness as a path to emotional freedom and a more fulfilling life.

Chicken Soup for the Let It Go is a remarkable book that will liberate you from the emotional burdens that hold you back. Through personal stories and practical advice, this book explores the profound healing that comes from forgiving others—and ourselves. It offers the tools to let go of past hurts, resentments, and grudges, paving the way for inner peace and emotional freedom. By embracing forgiveness, you'll learn how to break free from the weight of negativity and open your heart to new possibilities. Whether you’re struggling with old wounds or seeking a fresh start, this book will inspire you to let it go and live a more fulfilling, happier life.

368 pages, Paperback

Published August 19, 2025

About the author

Amy Newmark is the bestselling author, editor-in-chief, and publisher of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. Since 2008, she has published 191 new Chicken Soup for the Soul titles, most of them national bestsellers in the U.S. and Canada, more than doubling the number of Chicken Soup for the Soul titles in print today.

Amy is credited with revitalizing the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand, which has been a publishing industry phenomenon since the first book came out in 1993. By compiling inspirational and aspirational true stories curated from ordinary people who have had extraordinary experiences, Amy has kept the thirty-year-old Chicken Soup for the Soul brand fresh and relevant.

Follow Amy on Twitter @amynewmark. Listen to her free podcast, The Chicken Soup for the Soul Podcast, on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, the Podcasts app on iPhone, or by using your favorite podcast app on other devices.

Reviews

[Visionary Impart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Let It Go is a powerful and uplifting collection that reminds us of the true freedom found in forgiveness. Amy Newmark has gathered 101 heartfelt stories that are not only inspiring but also practical, showing how ordinary people discovered peace by releasing resentment and embracing compassion. Each story offers a gentle nudge toward healing, helping readers see that letting go of past hurts is not only possible but life-changing. This book is a comforting guide for anyone seeking emotional renewal and a more joyful, unburdened life.