Don't Let That Hold You Back: A Bold Guide to Finding the Life You're Longing For Hardcover – September 15, 2026

In this powerfully inspirational book, New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and beloved speaker Annie F. Downs challenges you to step into your new life by finally doing the thing you can’t stop thinking about.What if the only thing standing between you and the life you really want is the story you keep telling yourself about why you can’t have it?With her signature blend of warmth, honesty, and soul-deep, God-focused truth, Annie F. Downs invites you to stop waiting for “someday” and start living the life that’s been tugging at your heart all along. Don’t Let That Hold You Back is a bold, honest wake-up call for everyone who has ever said, “I’ll do it when…” and then watched the calendar flip by. Whether you’re hindered by fear, finances, age, doubt, burnout, or a life that looks nothing like you imagined, it’s time to stop waiting for perfect conditions and start living on purpose.Here is your invitation to listen to your gut, confer with God, take the risk, and go after what you want—even if it scares you, even if you stumble, even if it doesn’t make sense to anyone else. Try. Fail. Win. Go. Stay. Love. Leave.Through Don't Let That Hold You Back, you'lldiscover the pieces of your life that have kept you stuckovercome the fear of taking steps toward the thing you really wantunderstand that the rewards outweigh the risks when it comes to transformationNo more “Maybe later” or “Maybe never” or “I wish I could.” It’s time to reclaim the things that have stolen your courage, trust God with your next step, and finally do the thing you've always wanted to do. God has something for you to do on this planet, partnered with Him, that only you can do. Read more