The Art of Detachment: Finding Strength in Presence, Calmness, and Detachment

by Shubham Kumar Singh

Genres: Self Help, Art, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Personal Growth, Psychology

186 pages, Paperback

Published April 30, 2025

Reviews

[Nancee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Someone recommended this book for a book group read. I thought it was going to be about removing yourself from toxic people and environments. I was wrong. I was actually presently surprised with this book.

The book was full of famous and inspirational quotes from writers, celebrities, etc. It was also full of anecdotal stories. They were all really great and I want to get a hard copy of the book to reference them again.

Overall, the messages were about appreciating the present, don't get distracted by phones and things out of your control. Take time to meditate and be grateful. Take a long term perspective on problems. Surround yourself with good people, but it's also ok to take time to be alone.

There were a lot of good messages for mental health. Many religions apply some of these same basic principles about peace and spirituality, so if you don't get that direction from religion, this is a good alternative for finding peace and focus in life.

[Areli Valentin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lately, I've been conflicting with solitude and being alone. I never realized the power of my own thoughts in stillness. Singh provided practical habits to develop time to reflect and be present. When your mind is full of overthinking and days are distracted by unnecessary stimuli, it's hard to take the time to form thoughts that align with who you really are. This book was thought provoking and taught me that detachment is not about dismissing the present but enjoying the present without worrying about tomorrow. The beauty of life is about living intentionally and learning to let go through cultivating inner calmness. It's about embracing the clarity, creativity, and calmness of your inner space without distracting yourself.

[Jemelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

By far one of the best books I’ve read this year.
All I kept saying was “yes” “absolutely” “so damn true”
I could relate so much to the majority of the teachings and how I have made the changes mentioned already in my life.

[annabelclaiireart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you

[Ava Pasewicz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it. It had a bunch of good reminders to stay present and have compassion

[Lou Potts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great! Read it so quickly found it really helpful!

[Abhishek Bandal · Rating 4 out of 5]

good book