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daniel leach

read it, grow as a person

Revisado en Australia 🇦🇺 el 28 de septiembre de 2022

A great example of intelligent Christian writing. Part social commentary, part deep theology, wholly practical and applicable.

I’ll be recommending it to friends. I listened to the audiobook as read by the author and highlighted the kindle after listening to each chapter. The audiobook was very well read, and as the author is an Australian, it didn’t suffer from sounding unusual to have another voice speaking Australian-isms

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N. C

Worth the read

Revisado en los Estados Unidos 🇺🇸 el 1 de agosto de 2022

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After reading the book I felt the author’s attempt at adhering to the title and intent of the book was essentially fulfilled. I think he balances his explanations with both secular and biblical examples leaning more towards the biblical but that’s expected given the title and intended audience of this material. Despite the intended audience, I also think this can appeal to a more secular minded person as there are bits of what I call epiphanies throughout the material. You must look for and wait for it but that’s what I like about any book that reveals important information to the reader. Worth highlighting when you come across it and underscoring the material which supports or expounds upon the idea for reflection, analysis and discussion.

I’ve read books on identity formation to better understand who I am/could be as well as trying to understand others. From the MBTI to the Enneagram, etc., which can be compartmentalized from the secular to say a bit esoteric, from vocational to associative viewpoints, personal experience, etc. I have also taken college classes in identity formation which addressed that topic in a more developmental, secular way (regardless of good or bad outcomes for an individual), so to find this work both interesting and pertinent attests to its’ potential value for readers (IMO) who take their time and evaluate with an open mind.

While those with a strictly secular view may reject what this book has to offer, I encourage anyone interested in the topic to consider reading and evaluating the material in this book. I give it a solid 4/5 stars leaving room for improvement in some areas, but it remains a well written work towards the end goal the author is trying to fulfill.

I believe it serves well in examining oneself as to how their identity has manifested and may continue to develop given where they are today, considering what changes can be made whether they are a believer or not. I think parts of a person’s identity can be changed to better serve the individual, their relationships and society to improve outcomes versus the more negative outcomes we see in the secular world playing out today. That is perhaps the potential this work has to offer.

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Ashley Hoss

Good

Revisado en los Estados Unidos 🇺🇸 el 11 de enero de 2023

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I much preferred Carl Trueman's The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, which this book is definitely very similar to. I was honestly not expecting it to be as philosophically focused as it was. I do think it's worth the read for the learning sake.

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Manila Mike

Very Insightful

Revisado en los Estados Unidos 🇺🇸 el 4 de julio de 2022

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This book has opened my eyes to so much. After 21 years in urban Asia, my wife and I returned to rural America in April of 2020 (the beginnings of COVID and a crazy presidential election). We were unaware that our identities had been, in many ways, locked into a 1990's view of self, and re-formed by the relational Philippine culture we were apart of. In addition, as missionaries, there was an expectation we placed on ourselves and that others placed on us, to try to live selflessly. We often failed. But we tried to put other's before ourselves. We lived in a pluralistic culture where individualistic behavior was frowned upon. This book has helped me to understand, to some degree, our children who returned to the US 5-10 years before we did, and the many around us now who live by the tenants of expressive individualism.

As I read through the beginning chapters of this book which are focused on defining how Western society thinks about identity formation, I learned so much. I had heard so many of the expressions like "be true to yourself," "follow your heart," or "you do you." I've seen the importance given to being "authentic." I recognized that so much just didn't feel right about this way of thinking. I wondered if my uncomfortableness was just a result of needing to adjust to cultural differences? I felt like I just didn't have time to philosophize about these deeper-life issues. I had to figure out the nuts and bolts of making a living and being an American in America again. This book helped me to slow down and think more deeply about the ideas behind what I was hearing people say around me. As the author points out, it is much more than just a cultural shift, though that is certainly part of it. It is a shift away from the humility and selflessness of being a follower of Jesus.

I sometimes have difficulty sticking with a book like this. That was not the case here. The author is vulnerable in sharing his own struggles and his quotes for secular and christian media help to keep the readers interest. All quotes are footnoted at the bottom of the page. I like that better than at the end of a chapter or, worse yet, in the back of the book. The book is divided into for sections: Looking For Yourself, You Are A Social Being, You Are Your Story, and The New You. There is a general index and a scriptural index in the back of the book that help an old guy like me to find what I don't quite remember.

I honestly think that, though this iBook is written by an Australian, every American should read it. (Probably every Westerner or everyone who watches American movies or television shows).

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David A. Vosseller

Excellent Medicine for the Disease We Are All Infected With Today

Revisado en los Estados Unidos 🇺🇸 el 23 de julio de 2022

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“How to Find Yourself: Why Looking Inward Is Not The Answer” by Brian Rosner is a timely examination of where the modern unchallenged assumption of ‘expressive individualism’ leads us and how ultimately unsatisfying it ultimately us. In contrast he also gives the benefits of life in Christ, and how this gives us a truly satisfying identity in Him. Expressive individualism, as Rosner defines it, “is the view that you are who you feel yourself to be on the inside and that acting in accordance with this identity constitutes living authentically” (pg. 16). Ultimately, as he sums up later, it practically consists of two assertions: “1. To be yourself, you have to find yourself. 2. You belong to yourself.” As he points out, this is the opposite of Jesus and the Apostle Paul’s teachings: Jesus said: ‘Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. (Matt. 10:39). And in a flat contradiction of the principle of personal autonomy, Paul stated bluntly, ‘You are not your own.” (pg. 188). The structure of the book looks first at the phenomenon of “Looking for Yourself”, including the excellent chapter on “Five Tests of the Good Life”, where he examines each of the universal values that most of us claim to want, and shows how expressive individualism ultimately fails to achieve these things, in our lives and in the world. In part 2 of the book, he looks at how we are, despite our excessive self-focus, ultimately social beings and what that means. Finally, he looks at how our identities are ultimately shaped by the stories we believe we are in. He looks at the stories of secular materialism, social justice, and then compares them to participating in the greater story of Jesus Christ. I thought this was a very helpful book, encouraging even in it’s critiques and charitable, but realistic in its assessments. If you are not yet a follower of Jesus Christ, I would encourage you to read it with an open mind, and to consider the author’s claims. And if you are a Christian, you will still be reminded not only of the truth of Jesus’ claims, but the beauty and satisfaction that they can truly bring as we (imperfectly and dependently) follow them. A good read indeed, and better than I had expected!

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Michael Taylor

Great Read On Finding Your True Identity

Revisado en los Estados Unidos 🇺🇸 el 18 de junio de 2022

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Great read for anyone trying to negotiate through the confusion of today's world on what it means to "be yourself". Many great points are covered, including:

- 5 test on "the good life" according to the self-made self (looking within to find meaning in life).
- The limitations of only looking within yourself to find meaning in life.
- 2 reasons why we need to look at the Bible to find personal identity.
- Longings each human has that the world cannot fully satisfy.
- We cannot know who we are until we recognize what we are.
- Regardless of how independent we appear to be, we are influenced by other people (no one person is an island into him/herself).
- While human relationships are very important, our relationships with others will be imperfect.
- The limitations of secular materialism and social justice.
- Why only Jesus Christ truly satisfies us when we submit our lives to Him.
- Looking to Jesus Christ for our true identity.

What I liked about the book:

- Many good relevant topics are covered.
- Book is easy to read and understand and flows smoothly from chapter to chapter.
- The author writes from a decidedly Christian perspective.
- The author does not belittle peoples' attempts to find meaning in life.
- While the author acknowledges there is some value in looking within ourselves and our human relationships, both also have limitations.

The only criticism I have is similar to what I've noticed in similar books - why do people spend so much time looking for meaning in life? While it's natural to do so, I really believe part of the problem is the lack of trust in our society today brought on by greed, selfishness, abuse, etc. especially in those with authority (government, business, church, etc.). With recent scandals (including one within my own church denomination - some Southern Baptist churches using authority to abuse people sexually, spiritually, physically, etc. ), we do not, compared with earlier generations, trust authority nearly as much as years past. I say this because earlier generations found part of their identity in trustworthy authority who set expectations and standards of good behavior and morals.

Granted, there will always be the Judges 21:25 mentality ("everyone did what was right in their own eyes") around, but with less trustworthy authority, people are tempted even more to look within for meaning in life. The author of this title did touch on this some, but I believe he could have pushed more on this area.

Comment aside, still a great read and will be read again. Recommended.

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Ynnaile

Very relevant read for current times

Revisado en los Estados Unidos 🇺🇸 el 20 de julio de 2022

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This book examines the way our current society focuses on defining our own identity by looking inward instead of defining ourselves through our experiences in society and more importantly to focus on Jesus. Even if you're not religious this book does offer very relevant and relatable examples of how we are influenced by our experiences, society and interactions and this is why looking within ourselves has limits. I found certain parts of the book to be somewhat boring but I really enjoyed the questions for reflection and discussion after each chapter.

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Joel Holtz

Problems with looking inward

Revisado en los Estados Unidos 🇺🇸 el 20 de julio de 2022

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This book focuses on people trying to "find themselves" but by doing it the wrong way.

Brian Rosner, an Australian, writes from the Christian perspective that to find oneself, people really need to look upward and focus instead on Jesus' words from Matthew 10:39. When we truly give our lives away in service to others, that's when we truly find our lives.

The book could've easily been titled "HOW TO FIND YOUR LIFE."

Some cultural references are hard to follow at times, but overall a good read and great subject to explore.

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shepschic

GOOD NARRATIVE

Revisado en los Estados Unidos 🇺🇸 el 3 de julio de 2022

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This book is a good narrative that opens the mind to include external as well as internal focus to find balance and happiness.

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QponMomma

Understanding the basis for many social issues today

Revisado en los Estados Unidos 🇺🇸 el 23 de julio de 2022

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As the foreword says, there is really is no more pressing an issue in modern society than your identity. Society says true happiness and mental wellness comes from knowing who you are and being true to you. But the author reminds us that looking inward doesn't give us the answers.

Through very easy to read, fairly short chapters, the author walks the reader through a number of social issues in depth: what "good life" is, social identity, materialism, social justice, etc. He teaches from Scripture with many personal stories, metaphors to modern day media and surveys. He shares the history of many of these social movements and helps the reader better understand where they're based. It's not a self help book, it's more of a study of society from a Biblical worldview. There are even discussion questions in the back in case you want to go thru the book with a group.

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