Review: I'm the Worst

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I've read several books from the Clarkson family over the years with this title being my first from Nathan Clarkson, and it's as creative and thoughtful as I would have expected it to be. I'm the Worst releases on January 27, 2026 and it's as much an admission of weakness as it is a celebration of God's goodness and strength.

Many thanks to Kregel Publications for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Book Synopsis

When it comes to the world's problems, it seems we know who to blame: them. The other party, team, tribe, or belief system. It's natural to ignore the log in our own eye while seeing the specks in others', but it might just leave us all blind and bound.

Through personal stories, cultural anecdotes, scientific data, and biblical wisdom, Nathan Clarkson invites you to join him in a different, better way of living―one that begins with admitting our own failures and faults, and leads to forgiveness and redemption.

There's freedom in God’s grace―freedom for you and for the rest of the imperfect world too.

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Book Thoughts

It's evident that Nathan Clarkson is a storyteller through and through. Taking on a conversational tone, it’s easy to imagine hearing the words of this book spoken aloud over a coffee where the author is imparting insights that God has been teaching him over time. It's a refreshing voice for the next generation who may not be used to hearing messages about being the worst in a world that conditions them to think otherwise. Using a variety of storytelling techniques such as personal anecdotes and film plots, it's a great launching pad to discuss things like cancel culture, hero worship, and tribal mentality.

I appreciate that this book gets readers thinking about how being the worst is actually the best way for us to acknowledge our need for a Saviour and what that fully entails. The accompanying study guide is superb and would make an excellent resource for younger Christians being discipled in their faith. I'm the Worst is approachable and vulnerable, and readers who are well-versed in pop culture will be able to draw parallels between those stories and the story that God has for His people in the Bible.

Book Summary

Format of book: 📱
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommendation: 👍

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