Hang On, Let Go: What to Do When Your Dreams Are Shattered and Life Is Falling Apart
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- Author：Frank Viola
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Reviews
Larry Pittman
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This book is impressive。 It is a must-read for every believer。 Every one of us will encounter a crisis of some sort and this book is like a field guide for helping the reader when life throws a nasty curveball。The author， Frank Viola， is being real and you quickly get the sense that he's been through his share of crises in the past which has enabled him to put together this great collection of "what to do when you're sinking in quicksand" tidbits。 I say tidbits because things are broken down int This book is impressive。 It is a must-read for every believer。 Every one of us will encounter a crisis of some sort and this book is like a field guide for helping the reader when life throws a nasty curveball。The author， Frank Viola， is being real and you quickly get the sense that he's been through his share of crises in the past which has enabled him to put together this great collection of "what to do when you're sinking in quicksand" tidbits。 I say tidbits because things are broken down into very short chapters， which I love。 But each micro-chapter is so meaningful and helpful。 It's almost like a specialized devotional for the frustrated and brokenhearted but designed for any crisis。 This would be a perfect book in anyone's personal or church library。 I also love Frank's ability to pepper such a heavy topic with just the right amount of humor， that's a gift！It's truly a universal guide for when life goes upside down and you're at your wit's end。 Although I'm not currently at my wit's end， at least for now， praise God， it's still a great read。I received a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for a review。 。。。more
Roger Bodenstab
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I am always challenged when I read a book by Frank Viola。 This book not only challenged me but encouraged me as I have reflected my own "storms" of life and the present chaos in our world！ Each chapter （purposefully short） is filled with real life stories along with examples from the Scripture--packed with principles to understand how we can "Hang On， Let Go！" As a pastor， I highly recommend for pastors and leaders to read and recommend to everyone who has faced a crisis， regardless of how great I am always challenged when I read a book by Frank Viola。 This book not only challenged me but encouraged me as I have reflected my own "storms" of life and the present chaos in our world！ Each chapter （purposefully short） is filled with real life stories along with examples from the Scripture--packed with principles to understand how we can "Hang On， Let Go！" As a pastor， I highly recommend for pastors and leaders to read and recommend to everyone who has faced a crisis， regardless of how great or small。 I believe everyone will be relate to the difficulty and yet the simplicity of "Hang On， Let Go" as you engage with the tension but the power of the Holy Spirit at work！ This book will go beyond the present and be a resource guide for ages to come。I am purchasing additional copies and recommending to everyone in my influence！Note: While I did get a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review， I did purchase the book！ 。。。more
Jeffrey S。 Harley
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This book is a masterpiece！ It is literally Frank's part 2 of "Insurgence"。 Hang On， Let Go is a practical and relevant "how to" enter the Kingdom of God and go deeper in the Lord。 We grow deeper in our relationship with the Lord and the Kingdom via trials and tribulations （Acts 14:22）。 "Hang On， Let Go" will help you successfully grow deeper into the Lord and travel with the victory through trials and tribulations！！This is a must read for serious followers of Jesus Christ！！ This book is a masterpiece！ It is literally Frank's part 2 of "Insurgence"。 Hang On， Let Go is a practical and relevant "how to" enter the Kingdom of God and go deeper in the Lord。 We grow deeper in our relationship with the Lord and the Kingdom via trials and tribulations （Acts 14:22）。 "Hang On， Let Go" will help you successfully grow deeper into the Lord and travel with the victory through trials and tribulations！！This is a must read for serious followers of Jesus Christ！！ 。。。more
Jason Guinasso
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A light in a dark place when all other lights go outI received an advance copy of Frank Viola’s book， Hang On， Let Go，” a few weeks ago from the publisher in exchange for an honest review。 I consider Frank a friend。 The ministry of the Holy Spirit through him and his work helped delivery me out of a crisis in my faith many years ago。 This book is a continuation of his vital ministry to place our Lord Jesus Christ at the center of all things in our lives， including our great trials and tribulatio A light in a dark place when all other lights go outI received an advance copy of Frank Viola’s book， Hang On， Let Go，” a few weeks ago from the publisher in exchange for an honest review。 I consider Frank a friend。 The ministry of the Holy Spirit through him and his work helped delivery me out of a crisis in my faith many years ago。 This book is a continuation of his vital ministry to place our Lord Jesus Christ at the center of all things in our lives， including our great trials and tribulations。 Christ is All in all things。 I believe with every fiber of my being that the message Frank delivers in this book is going to help a lot of people; maybe even you if you decide to purchase and read it。 I have purchased several copies of the book to gift to friends and family who are currently going through a life crisis。 There are several specific things I like about what I read， but I think what stands out to me most， and will be of the most encouragement to those who read this book and are in crisis， is that he delivers the message in a way that is authentic， relatable， and honest。 He is not condescending。 He does not speak down to you or offer hollow encouragement full of unhelpful Christian cliché。 From page to page and chapter to chapter， it is as if Frank is going through the struggle with the reader shoulder-to-shoulder。 As you read， you will know he is offering the treasure of divine perspective arising out of the scars of his own suffering and calamity。 "。。。 and having done everything to stand， stand。 Stand firm 。。。" Ephesian 6:13I don't know why those words are so reassuring in the midst of every kind of battle and adversity， but I find strength in these words nevertheless。 I am grateful that God does not call us to stand alone。 He gives us one another。 In this book， you will find Frank firmly rooted beside you as a brother - standing- in Christ as he unveils our Lord’s wisdom， sovereignty and good will to work in and through the darkest crisis in your life。 I highly recommend the book ‘Hang on， Let Go’ to you。 In the words of J。R。R。 Tolkien， “May it be a light to you in dark places， when all other lights go out。” 。。。more
Gaylynne Sword
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Frank Viola has once again hit it out of the park with his most recent book。 Hang on， Let go， is not only timely， but universal in its scope and appeal。 The short， succinct chapters are perfect and each one packs a punch of truth and encouragement for anyone struggling with any sort of trial or heartache。 He is personable， witty and smart in his style and presents spiritual wisdom in such a way that you are touched at the core， not just filled with head knowledge。 DON’T MISS THIS ONE。 IT’S A GEM Frank Viola has once again hit it out of the park with his most recent book。 Hang on， Let go， is not only timely， but universal in its scope and appeal。 The short， succinct chapters are perfect and each one packs a punch of truth and encouragement for anyone struggling with any sort of trial or heartache。 He is personable， witty and smart in his style and presents spiritual wisdom in such a way that you are touched at the core， not just filled with head knowledge。 DON’T MISS THIS ONE。 IT’S A GEM！I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review。 。。。more
Janice Riley
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Frank extends an open hand to pull you up from the ground， the pit you've been stuck in。 Grab your highlighter and jump in for an honest， raw peek inside his own journey through the wilderness。 If you're stumbling your way through the valley， Hang On， Let Go is the swift kick in the rear to get you running through。 Tactical steps for processing the moment you're in， gentle reminders of His goodness， and encouraging words just when you need them are just a few of the keys hidden inside this book。 Frank extends an open hand to pull you up from the ground， the pit you've been stuck in。 Grab your highlighter and jump in for an honest， raw peek inside his own journey through the wilderness。 If you're stumbling your way through the valley， Hang On， Let Go is the swift kick in the rear to get you running through。 Tactical steps for processing the moment you're in， gentle reminders of His goodness， and encouraging words just when you need them are just a few of the keys hidden inside this book。 （I have the post-it tabs on those pages so I can find those keys easily later。）A timely message for NOW。I received a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for a review。 。。。more
Somer Colbert
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When you are walking through life’s most challenging moments， the last thing you have is time and energy to devote to something that simply does not help。 Frank’s book skips over all of the useless words and phrases often used by self help books and goes straight to the heart and reality of your struggle。 Hang On， Let Go addresses the inevitable storms of life with concise chapters filled with pointed and practical wisdom to help you take that next step， breathe that next breath and grow as a be When you are walking through life’s most challenging moments， the last thing you have is time and energy to devote to something that simply does not help。 Frank’s book skips over all of the useless words and phrases often used by self help books and goes straight to the heart and reality of your struggle。 Hang On， Let Go addresses the inevitable storms of life with concise chapters filled with pointed and practical wisdom to help you take that next step， breathe that next breath and grow as a believer， even in the midst of the darkest storms。 I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a review。 。。。more
Mariana
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A Life-Saver in Stormy Times: This is the book I wish I had when going through dark， scary， confusing seasons of life。 I am sure to turn to it in the future， and have already started purchasing copies to give to others。 Death of loved ones， divorce， crushing career setbacks， financial disaster， crippling injury or disease， craziness in society。。。Each leads to questions that are much deeper than intellectual curiosity—they erupt from a shredded heart。While the book sprouted from the author's own A Life-Saver in Stormy Times: This is the book I wish I had when going through dark， scary， confusing seasons of life。 I am sure to turn to it in the future， and have already started purchasing copies to give to others。 Death of loved ones， divorce， crushing career setbacks， financial disaster， crippling injury or disease， craziness in society。。。Each leads to questions that are much deeper than intellectual curiosity—they erupt from a shredded heart。While the book sprouted from the author's own dark seasons， it is not a memoir; the intended reader is presumed to have enough troubles of their own。 The wisdom， perspective， and love shared here is both biblically and scientifically sound， not another self-help fad。 Thank you for letting us know that we are not alone in the storm。 Thank you for hope。I received the first copy from the publisher， then bought another before sharing this heartfelt review。 。。。more
Lisa Car
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I have read almost all of Frank Viola’s books in almost always very important and pivotal moments in my life and this read was no different。 As Frank has noted， he wrote this book because it seems that those close around him are experiencing extreme life challenges and trials。 I can attest that this book is a huge resource for those experiencing the worst that life can throw at you。 The short chapters feel incredibly digestible and when everything in life feels overwhelming and too much， this bo I have read almost all of Frank Viola’s books in almost always very important and pivotal moments in my life and this read was no different。 As Frank has noted， he wrote this book because it seems that those close around him are experiencing extreme life challenges and trials。 I can attest that this book is a huge resource for those experiencing the worst that life can throw at you。 The short chapters feel incredibly digestible and when everything in life feels overwhelming and too much， this book counters that feeling。 I always read Frank Viola’s books with a highlighter in my hand and I found myself having to bracket instead of highlighting since I would have been covering paragraph after paragraph in yellow。I received a pre-release copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review。 My 5 star review is my honest impression of the book。 I’ve already purchased another copy which I plan to share with those in my life that could benefit from such a fantastic resource。 。。。more
Elvis Iverson
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After reading Hang On， Let Go; I can see God’s purpose throughout everything I have face in life and I have come to the knowledge that I can trust him in everything， and I have more peace about everything that I have face。。。"I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review。" After reading Hang On， Let Go; I can see God’s purpose throughout everything I have face in life and I have come to the knowledge that I can trust him in everything， and I have more peace about everything that I have face。。。"I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review。" 。。。more
Jessica Brodie
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I felt like Frank Viola was writing this book for me specifically—every chapter resonated powerfully。 From embracing loneliness and uncertainty to the odd and encouraging fellowship that comes in the sharing of suffering， as though we are participating in the sufferings of Christ Himself， Hang On， Let Go spoke deeply to my soul。 I especially loved the section on letting go of a love for my life， which is such a liberating notion in view of suffering。 I truly live and receive new life when I surr I felt like Frank Viola was writing this book for me specifically—every chapter resonated powerfully。 From embracing loneliness and uncertainty to the odd and encouraging fellowship that comes in the sharing of suffering， as though we are participating in the sufferings of Christ Himself， Hang On， Let Go spoke deeply to my soul。 I especially loved the section on letting go of a love for my life， which is such a liberating notion in view of suffering。 I truly live and receive new life when I surrender to God。 I’ll be buying this book for several people I know who are going through a time of severe crisis right now。 It’s both practical and insightful—a beautiful blend of real wisdom。I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review。 。。。more
Jared Clark
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You can't miss this; a gem-mining experience loaded with precious jewels。 I've read other books on the topic and this one stands out in the best way。 Frank Viola hits another home run in his newest work！ I will continue to refer to the book while going through life's trials as well as be giving away other copies to loved ones。 I appreciate the short chapters yet they contain wisdom tried in the furnace of life。 I also appreciate the writing style; you don't need a college degree to grasp the mes You can't miss this; a gem-mining experience loaded with precious jewels。 I've read other books on the topic and this one stands out in the best way。 Frank Viola hits another home run in his newest work！ I will continue to refer to the book while going through life's trials as well as be giving away other copies to loved ones。 I appreciate the short chapters yet they contain wisdom tried in the furnace of life。 I also appreciate the writing style; you don't need a college degree to grasp the message。 Finally， I feel this book is unique in that it is more about what you do than it is laying out a sterile theology of God's sovereignty and human suffering。 You can put the message of this book into practice immediately。 。。。more
Bren Hughes
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A Bottomless PEZ Dispenser of Hope Bombs。Illness。 Betrayal。 Disappointment。 Loss。 Saint Paul counseled his fellow believers that “It is through many tribulations that we must enter the kingdom of God。” （Acts 14:22）。 You will face hard times。 No avoiding them。 There is no spiritual or emotion growth without pain。 But there is danger。 We can become trapped in our suffering and our circumstances。 Hopeless， with no way out。 Author Frank Viola knows what it's like to be utterly broken。 In this new bo A Bottomless PEZ Dispenser of Hope Bombs。Illness。 Betrayal。 Disappointment。 Loss。 Saint Paul counseled his fellow believers that “It is through many tribulations that we must enter the kingdom of God。” （Acts 14:22）。 You will face hard times。 No avoiding them。 There is no spiritual or emotion growth without pain。 But there is danger。 We can become trapped in our suffering and our circumstances。 Hopeless， with no way out。 Author Frank Viola knows what it's like to be utterly broken。 In this new book， “Hang On， Let Go” （HOLG）， Viola distills his wisdom from his experiences of the valley of shadow。 And yet this book is far from a memoir。 It's more like an encyclopedia of truths and techniques for overcoming hardship and becoming resilient。 Composed almost entirely of two- to four-page chapterlings， HOLG is a fully stocked arsenal of ideas and insights for dealing with tragedy and frustration。 Powerful quotes？ Mindset training？ Breathing exercises？ Timeless words of healing？ Affirmations and visualizations？ This book has it all。 And all in a condensed and accessible format。 Each chapter is like a vitamin pill。 Small， self-contained， nourishing， and concentrated。 The book itself is a well-stocked medicine cabinet。 Whenever you feel the pain welling up inside you—depression or despair or self-loathing or grief—you can open this book to almost any page and find timeless words of comfort。This book will save lives。 It should be in every church library and public library。 Have it close at hand like a first aid kid for whenever anxiety or darkness strikes。 Treat it as a reference book or read it straight through for the full effect。 This book intends to make you stronger， healthier， and wiser as you read it。 The way Viola weaves time-tested aphorisms with searching questions and actionable advice—you'll feel like you've just spent time with an insightful friend who knows you inside and out。 As always， Viola stands astride a theologically solid foundation。 For every insight and technique he shares， he knows such tips and tricks draw their true power from the the world-changing ministry of Jesus and the transformative indwelling Spirit。 Reading this book， you will absorb theological anthropology almost by accident。 Because a biblical theology of suffering is the skeleton （hidden yet supporting everything else） on which this book is crafted。 HOLG is soaked in Scripture and profitable for believers of all persuasions to read。When first picked up this book， I doubted it would resonate with me。 Viola has a fresh， modern voice。 But my passion is for reading the early church fathers and saints。 The martyrs and ascetics of old developed a nuanced view of the human psyche and its relationship to suffering。 Although Viola draws from biblical texts and 20th Century thinkers almost exclusively， I was amazed to find the ancient wisdom from the fathers encapsulated in Viola's pithy fast-paced chapters。 These truths surely are timeless and resonate with every human soul。 I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review。 。。。more
Amanda
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I highly recommend Hang On， Let Go by Frank Viola as a must-read for anyone who is going through a crisis or trial in his or her life！ It provides deep insight and practical advice on how to successfully weather the inevitable storms of life。 Written beautifully and honestly， the short chapters make it easy to read and digest， and the valuable truths it contains have obviously been mined from the depth of personal experience。 I believe this book will be a literal life-saver for many。 （I received I highly recommend Hang On， Let Go by Frank Viola as a must-read for anyone who is going through a crisis or trial in his or her life！ It provides deep insight and practical advice on how to successfully weather the inevitable storms of life。 Written beautifully and honestly， the short chapters make it easy to read and digest， and the valuable truths it contains have obviously been mined from the depth of personal experience。 I believe this book will be a literal life-saver for many。 （I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review。） 。。。more
Dyann Shepard
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Frank Viola has written an exceptional book on how to thrive while trying to survive when your life takes an unexpected and unthinkable turn。 Hang on Let go is emotionally raw and scripturally sound。 It puts words to emotions you didn’t know you were capable of feeling and at the same time guides you to make intentional and wise choices when you feel like your life it is headed for a crash landing。 It is a survival guide that does not sugarcoat pain but at the same time leads the reader to the r Frank Viola has written an exceptional book on how to thrive while trying to survive when your life takes an unexpected and unthinkable turn。 Hang on Let go is emotionally raw and scripturally sound。 It puts words to emotions you didn’t know you were capable of feeling and at the same time guides you to make intentional and wise choices when you feel like your life it is headed for a crash landing。 It is a survival guide that does not sugarcoat pain but at the same time leads the reader to the road of peace and calm in the eye of life’s storms。 This is a must read for anyone in the middle of a crisis or knows someone who is trying to navigate one。 。。。more
Jared McJunkin
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WOW！！！ I highly recommend this book if you are looking for a practical guide and reference to persevering through the trials life will inevitably throw at you。 Frank has a beautiful way of pointing his reader to God's counsel to let go and hang on to Him。 The trials of life can refine us and make us better if we allow them to and Frank gives the reader very practical tips and strategies to hold on when the refining fire seems unbearable。 That being said， he doesn't sugarcoat things and helps the WOW！！！ I highly recommend this book if you are looking for a practical guide and reference to persevering through the trials life will inevitably throw at you。 Frank has a beautiful way of pointing his reader to God's counsel to let go and hang on to Him。 The trials of life can refine us and make us better if we allow them to and Frank gives the reader very practical tips and strategies to hold on when the refining fire seems unbearable。 That being said， he doesn't sugarcoat things and helps the reader understand and appreciate their trials and the purpose for those trials。 He also helps the reader look through the struggle to the joy on the other side and to seek both growth and understanding during the trial。Reading this book took me back to the many trials in my own life， making me ponder how I handled them and how I could have handled them better。 I just wish I would have had this book back then！ I don't know that there is another book quite like it and I believe Frank sharing what God has shown him through his own trials and struggles will help anyone who takes the time to read this book。 I am a fan of Frank's writings and appreciate his style of breaking the content into smaller， digestible chapters。 For this book， it is especially valuable providing the reader a ready made reference consult when going through dark times。 Do yourself a favor and grab this book so you will be better prepared for the next trial life throws at you！ I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review。 。。。more
Paul Nichols
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Wonderful testimony of God's faithfulness through our greatest trials and how to find His resurrection power and purpose on the other side！ Wonderful testimony of God's faithfulness through our greatest trials and how to find His resurrection power and purpose on the other side！ 。。。more
Mic Fuller
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The question of how a follower of Christ can not only navigate but actually grow from life’s unexpected hardships is a rarely addressed yet desperately needed topic today。 In “Hang On， Let Go” Frank Viola has done a masterful job of doing just that by sharing deep biblical and spiritual truths in plain language that anyone can understand。 It is truly a book for “such a time as this “！
Ren Jones
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This book is a life saver。 Full of profound insights to help you through your storms in life， also a joy to read。 Easy， short chapters but full of great ideas and action steps。 I'm giving this book to many people who are struggling right now。 Highly recommended！ This book is a life saver。 Full of profound insights to help you through your storms in life， also a joy to read。 Easy， short chapters but full of great ideas and action steps。 I'm giving this book to many people who are struggling right now。 Highly recommended！ 。。。more
Renee
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