One More Chapter Book Club: May Recap – The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
Hi everyone!
Each month, we host the One More Chapter Book Club live on TikTok, where we read and discuss a new title together. For May, our pick was The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins — a bold and motivating read that truly resonated with our community. And today, we’re documenting it in our Define Book Booklet (our go-to for tracking what we read, love, and learn!).
⭐ My Rating
5 out of 5 stars
Mel Robbins does an incredible job breaking down her mindset-shifting theory. The book is filled with real-life examples and practical insights, and the message? Both clear and inspiring.
📖 Book Basics
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Title: The Let Them Theory
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Author: Mel Robbins
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Genre: Self-help
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Version Read: Physical Copy
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Start Date: May 7
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Finish Date: May 20
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How I Read It: Weekly reading sprints with our book club
🧠 Summary
At its core, The Let Them Theory is about the power we give away when we try to control others — and how we reclaim that power with two simple words: let them. This shift can help restore our peace, energy, and focus.
🎯 Key Themes
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Letting Go of Control
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Prioritizing Self-Focus
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Radical Acceptance – learning to accept people and situations as they are, not how we wish they were.
✍️ Writing Style
Mel Robbins’ writing is straightforward, relatable, and filled with stories that bring her message to life. It reads exactly like she talks on her podcast — direct, clear, and super motivating.
💡 Theory Takeaways
While there aren’t characters in this self-help book, we swapped in a prompt that we love: Theory Takeaways.
Two that stood out to me:
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The habit of going first — choosing to lead with kindness and openness
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Motivation science — the idea that people only change when they want to, not when we want them to
🎬 Favorite Scene
The prom scene really stuck with me. It highlighted how we often put so much effort into orchestrating things perfectly, only to find the people we’re doing it for didn’t need it to be perfect — they just needed us to let go. It was the perfect real-world example of “letting them.”
📝 Favorite Quotes
“The more you let other people live their lives, the better your life gets.”
“It’s impossible to enjoy your life or love yourself and beat yourself up at the same time.”
💬 My Review
This book shifted how I interpret other people’s behavior — and, more importantly, how I choose to respond. The Let Them Theory is a reminder that we don’t need to control everything. It invites us to pause, take a step back, and choose peace instead.
Would I recommend it? Absolutely.
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Until next time,
Keep navigating each day with purpose. 💛