At Best of Best Review, our mission is to spotlight the voices, innovations, and messages that genuinely move people forward. That’s why we are proud to name Becoming the Rocket Shaman by Simon Luthi, Founder & CEO of The Rocket Shaman Leadership Academy, as the recipient of the Best Personal Transformation Book in the US of 2025.

In a market saturated with self-help titles, Luthi’s work rises above with a rare quality: it tells the truth. Not the filtered, polished truth—but the truth of suffering, healing, and deep transformation. Becoming the Rocket Shaman is more than a book; it’s a journey into the core of what it means to reclaim your health, your energy, and your soul when modern systems have left you behind. Written for those who have reached the edge—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—this book provides both a map and a mirror, helping readers understand not just what’s wrong, but why their deepest healing hasn’t begun yet.

Luthi writes not as a distant expert, but as someone who’s been there. After years of high-stakes leadership and chronic stress, his own body and mind broke down in ways that no prescription could solve. The medical system gave him diagnoses but no resolution. That’s when he turned inward, and ultimately toward ancient practices that helped him not just recover—but reawaken. Through energy work, somatic healing, breathwork, and leadership from within, he became what he now calls a “Rocket Shaman”—a bridge between the ancient and modern, science and spirit, trauma and truth. His story, and the process he developed through it, is now helping readers across the country unlock their own transformation.

At Best of Best Review, we evaluate award recipients using criteria focused on impact, originality, and authenticity. Becoming the Rocket Shaman stood out not just for its message but for the way it delivers it. The book is written in a voice that’s honest and raw, with vivid storytelling that makes the pain—and the breakthrough—feel real. Each chapter is filled with actionable tools, reflective prompts, and energy-based practices that go far beyond surface-level advice. Readers are not just encouraged to change—they’re invited to transform from the inside out.

One of the book’s strongest qualities is its clear focus on those who feel forgotten by the conventional wellness and medical systems. It speaks directly to high-achievers, empaths, and professionals experiencing burnout, chronic fatigue, and emotional exhaustion. These are the people who’ve done everything “right” and still feel broken—and this book says to them, “You’re not broken. You’re being asked to evolve.” In a year where emotional and physical burnout has become a national epidemic, Luthi’s message couldn’t be more timely.

In addition to its strong emotional impact, the book also excels in practical wisdom. By integrating neuroscience with shamanic traditions, Luthi creates a rare blend of grounded insight and spiritual exploration. Readers are guided through processes that help them reconnect with their intuition, clear energetic blocks, and tap into what Luthi calls “soul-led leadership.” His holistic methodology is both mystical and modern, making ancient wisdom accessible to today’s reader.

Early readers and clients have praised the book as transformative, with some reporting major physical and emotional shifts after implementing the practices. One reader wrote, “This book cracked me open in all the right ways. I’ve tried everything—from specialists to retreats—but this helped me actually understand why I was stuck.” Another shared, “I felt seen, validated, and challenged. Luthi’s story gave me permission to rewrite my own.”

Becoming the Rocket Shaman is now available on Amazon, and it continues to gain momentum as a must-read for anyone navigating the silent struggle of chronic illness, emotional trauma, or burnout. It is also a natural extension of Simon Luthi’s work through The Rocket Shaman Leadership Academy, where he offers programs, mentorship, and retreats designed to help individuals reclaim their health, purpose, and power.

In honoring Becoming the Rocket Shaman with the title of Best Personal Transformation Book in the US of 2025, we recognize its profound impact on readers and its bold call for a new model of healing. In a time when so many are seeking answers that can’t be found in a prescription, this book reminds us that real healing begins when we turn inward—and that the path forward may be ancient, but it’s more relevant than ever.

To learn more, visit www.therocketshaman.com or connect on social media at @therocketshaman and LinkedIn. You can reach the author directly at hello@therocketshaman.com.