
Breaking Free
Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself
Spencer West(Author)
Hay House Inc (Publisher)
Published on 12. May 2026
Book
Hardback
208 pages
978-1-4019-9870-7 (ISBN)
Description
From social media star and motivational speaker Spencer West, an inspirational guide that shows you how to be the person you were meant to be all along.
You might think that the hardest mountain Spencer West had to climb was Mount Kilimanjaro, but as he tells it, the real challenge was learning to overcome the everyday mountains we all face: anxiety, self-doubt, and the pressure to live up to the expectations of others.
Born without the use of his legs, Spencer discovered that the path he was told to follow only led to frustration and unfulfillment. With unrelenting candor and unexpected humor, Spencer shares his own experience of listening to his heart and creating a life defined by authenticity, not approval, to help you:
Dig deep and uncover who you were always meant to be
Pursue your passions fearlessly
Embrace the life that you want to live on your own terms
The road to self-discovery is certainly filled with vulnerability, but once you stop seeking permission to be yourself, you'll find your most powerful and authentic self awaits you on the other side.
You might think that the hardest mountain Spencer West had to climb was Mount Kilimanjaro, but as he tells it, the real challenge was learning to overcome the everyday mountains we all face: anxiety, self-doubt, and the pressure to live up to the expectations of others.
Born without the use of his legs, Spencer discovered that the path he was told to follow only led to frustration and unfulfillment. With unrelenting candor and unexpected humor, Spencer shares his own experience of listening to his heart and creating a life defined by authenticity, not approval, to help you:
Dig deep and uncover who you were always meant to be
Pursue your passions fearlessly
Embrace the life that you want to live on your own terms
The road to self-discovery is certainly filled with vulnerability, but once you stop seeking permission to be yourself, you'll find your most powerful and authentic self awaits you on the other side.
Reviews / Votes
"I've known Spencer for nearly 10 years, and he has a rare gift: He makes people feel seen, understood, and empowered. Breaking Free is a reflection of that gift. It's both a practical guide for anyone who has felt trapped by fear, doubt, or expectations, and a meaningful reminder that the most important approval we ever need is our own. Spencer shows that when we let go of other people's expectations and start listening to ourselves, real change becomes possible. This book will move you, motivate you, and remind you that freedom begins when we choose ourselves."- Paula Abdul
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Carlsbad
United States
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
B/W INTERIOR
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 142 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
318 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4019-9870-7 (9781401998707)
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E-Book
05/2026
Hay House Inc.
€19.99
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Person
Spencer West is a successful global keynote speaker, content creator, and activist. He is the author of Standing Tall: My Journey and is known for summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, opening for Demi Lovato's 2014 World Tour, and starring in the documentary Redefine Possible: The Story of Spencer West, which debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival.
www.spencer2thewest.com
www.spencer2thewest.com