I'm Not OK. You're Not OK. But It's OK!

by Chris Padgett

If they really knew me… How many times have we thought that? We put on a face that says we’re OK, but in reality we are a mess. We don’t think life can be better, so we learn to excel at being average. What if life could be lived differently? This book offers that hope. No one is perfect—we’re in good company—and there is a God who sees that we are not OK and wants to be with us anyway. Break through the barriers, face your insecurities, and find true peace so you can become the-best-version-of-yourself.

Genres: Nonfiction, Religion, Christian, Self Help, Faith, Catholic

160 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 2014

Reviews

[Matt Flynn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some good reminders but overall I didn’t love it

[cherry · Rating 2 out of 5]

There were a couple of redeeming qualities tucked away in this book, one being his very silly sense of humor; the other his "further reading" recommendations.
First of all, even though he tried really hard to include all kinds of people into his target audience it was pretty clear that he was writing for marrying/child-having age. Technically, I suppose I am part of that age group, but I do not identify with the troubles of a mother/wife/breadwinner, and the scenarios he tended to dwell on for emphasis did not speak to me on any level.
The scenarios that he dwelt on were also extremely depressing, which might...not be...a great idea. For a self-help book...about depression. This was the main reason that I did not finish this book. The second reason was that he seemed to favor "try and" instead of "try to", which is a pet peeve of mine...
So, Mr. Padgett, nice try writing another "Footprints in the Sand" book, but we don't need any more books that scream "Jesus loves you!" Even though it's true, and it is very nice to hear, it would have been much better with a little more substance.

[lana · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t the greatest! The author had helpful insight and I think it’s a great “gateway” book that you can use to follow more deeply into theological pieces. It was a long reminder of Christ’s love for us in all different scenarios and while I (a teen) could not relate, the author did make the reader think a little, but it wasn’t overly deep. If you need a quick reminder, you should read this!!!

[Alexandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everyone should read this. It’s a great book about human vulnerability, the human experience, the reality of our weaknesses and sin, and Jesus’s love being in the middle of that. People need to learn how to be vulnerable, people need to understand their value and love despite all of their weaknesses. (I’m guilty too). It’s incredibly insightful and I can use it with others I encounter. A great read and pass it on kinda book.

[Happy Reading Watching · Rating 3 out of 5]

I felt like right now was a perfect time to read this one. It was a fast read under 200 pages. I didn't 100% agree with everything he said (thats how self help books go) I'm glad I picked it up.
Over all I gave it 3 stars

[Shirley A · Rating 4 out of 5]

Trying to put on a brave front when you are hurting inside isn't always the answer. Others have problems and/or secrets too. It's sometimes easier to pretend that everything's fine and we become the person everyone else wants us to be. Chris Padgett shows us that it's OK not to be OK.

[Jason Hallmark · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a very quick, light read. It's not going to bowl anyone over with it's insights and commentary, but it does have its moments. Having just read a different book by Padgett, I found him repeating some of his stories and examples, so that probably contributed to the feeling that there wasn't much weight to this book. Three stars.

[Erik · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good points. Not revolutionary. Like a long reminder. But often we need just such a reminder. God loves us, always, no matter how screwed up we are (and we are).

[Mike Elder · Rating 1 out of 5]

Annoying, cocky, preachy.