I'm The Worst - How Freedom is Found in Admitting Our Faults by Nathan Clarkson

 

I'm The Worst - How Freedom is Found in Admitting Our Faults by Nathan Clarkson
4 Stars

Wow, this was a surprising audiobook for me. I received a gifted copy from @libro.fm in the July influencer list for their audiobook listeners program and truly enjoyed this one. This wasn't even on my radar but it's a great audiobook experience, as it felt like a true conversation or podcast, narrated by the author himself. 

This was a book I needed right now as someone who has been frustrated by judgement but also been the judge herself on things. We are not the judge and jury. We are not the be all for everyone's choices. We should never shame people in their choices or experiences. He talks about current and recent events, cancel culture, hero worship and idols and tribal mentality. He shares his own personal stories, references media in today's world and points us back to the Lord and His word related to sin and judgements. He touches on some tough topics but it was an honest, reflective look at sin, our own sin nature and looking at our own mess before we cast the first stone on others. He really encourages you to take a look at yourself and seek the Lord. 

This book felt especially timely because I’ve been increasingly frustrated by the judgment that often exists within the bookish community over what people choose to read. If I’m honest, I’ve been guilty of it myself in the past, judging others’ reading choices and even gatekeeping certain books.

Over time, the Lord has worked on my heart in this area and reminded me that it is not my place to sit in judgment of others, especially when I have experienced judgment for my own reading choices. We can certainly be a resource for those seeking cleaner books or specific content preferences, but we do not have the authority to act as judge and jury over someone else’s reading journey.

Reading is deeply personal and shaped by our individual experiences, convictions, and perspectives. What resonates with me may not resonate with someone else. What affects me may affect another reader differently. We can respectfully share our opinions and have honest conversations without shaming people for the books they choose to read. 

This book served as a powerful reminder that before we pause our scrolling to criticize others online, we should first examine our own hearts. It challenged me to look at my own shortcomings before focusing on the choices of others, and I think that is a lesson worth remembering.

I am definitely going to get a physical copy to highlight some great quotable items and refer back to. While some chapters hit more than others, there's a LOT to notate here that is so valuable.

Thank you to the publisher and @libro.fm for a gifted audiobook to listen to for review. All thoughts are my own. 

Libro.Fm Audio Link: https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9781545933640-i-m-the-worst

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