“You just can't trust anyone!” seems to be a constant refrain in modern life. Why is learning to trust one of life's most difficult lessons? “It's because trust is not a verb,” says Iyanla Vanzant, “it's a noun. Trust is a state of mind and a state of being.”

In this wise book, the New York Times best-selling author and host of OWN's Iyanla Fix My Life reveals how to cultivate this liberating power by exploring what trust really is, how to trust, and why to trust. Iyanla outlines the special rewards that come from mastering the four essential trusts: trust in yourself, trust in God, trust in others, and trust in life. And she challenges us to see how these abilities are actually deeply interconnected. 

Too often our fear of whether or not we can really trust an individual or an institution and what they represent erodes our confidence and damages our relationships. When trust is broken or there is a betrayal, it can bring us face-to-face with our shadow, revealing that someone has failed to live up to our expectations and thus “outs” our hidden beliefs. “You never get what you ask for, you always get what you expect,” says Iyanla. When someone betrays our trust, it reveals the high price paid for self-deception and disconnection. 

Through powerful real-life stories and practical healing prescriptions, Trust demonstrates how honest communication, consistency, and cooperation can be antidotes to hidden self-destructive behaviors and revitalize our lives with increased authenticity, greater resilience, and unshakable peace of mind.