Thank you BenBella Books and NetGalley for an ARC of this book in return for my honest review.

I love Dr Chatterjee, I have listened to his podcast for years, get his Friday Five emails and read his previous books so this book was a gift to be able to review.

Making Change That Lasts is a little different from some of his precious books, it’s still health related but this time more from a healthy mindset perspective, specifically, breaking free from habits that hold us back.

Dr Chatterjee shares that our unhealthy habits are a symptom of something greater occurring in our lives. Rather than focusing on the unhealthy habit, ie overeating or smoking, developing insight into what creates that behaviour can be incredibly useful.

The book is broken into 8 reliance’s we have as humans. These reliance’s hold us back from being our best self. Some do the reliance’s include:
- reliance to be right
- reliance on being liked
- reliance on experts

Each reliance is explained, case studies are given along with exercises . Dr chatterjee’s kindness and expertise comes through each page and this book felt like a warm hug for me. I felt like I could hear him talking as if we were having a coffee together.

I particularly liked the reliance list exercise, for me this was incredibly powerful.

The messaging throughout the book is that making a small change can create quick benefits. Making these small changes and becoming aware of our reliance’s enables us to develop our power of insight which in turn brings us great freedom.

I highly recommend this fabulous book. Thank you for this ARC, this is a book that I will be purchasing a hard copy of to return to time and again on those days when I need that gentle reminder that it is ok, ‘ I have a different perspective”.

"Make Change That Lasts" is a transformative and practical guide that delves into the science of habit formation and behavior change. Drawing on his extensive medical background and experience, author Rangan Chatterjee presents a comprehensive and accessible roadmap for creating lasting positive changes in your life.

Unlike many self-help books that rely on quick fixes or gimmicks, "Make Change That Lasts" takes a nuanced and evidence-based approach to personal growth. Chatterjee skillfully blends cutting-edge research with real-life case studies and actionable strategies, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve their health, happiness, and overall well-being.

As someone who has read all of Chatterjee's books, I can confidently say that "Make Change That Lasts" is his most impactful work yet. The author's wealth of knowledge and experience shines through in every chapter, and his ability to break down complex concepts into actionable advice has truly made a difference in my personal journey. Whether you're looking to improve your health, relationships, or career, this book is a valuable resource that will guide you toward lasting, positive change.

I know it is hard to provide something new to the field, but I had high hopes, considering the author AND their podcast. However, this felt like a good, informative guide for newcomers looking to change things up in their life, rather than something new and exciting that hasn’t been explored in the psych field yet. Good book, just nothing new.

This book felt like a bunch of blog posts put together to make a book, restating so much information that is already out there. I didn't find anything new in this book. I enjoy Dr. Chatterjee's podcast, so my expectations for this book was pretty high. For someone who hasn't been exposed to this information already, it's a good condensed guide.