Reviews

My Name is Hope: Anxiety, depression, and life after melancholy by John Mark Comer

macarah's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

2.0

This book was okay. I had a lot of points of contention with the author. But there were also parts that made me really reflect on my life. 

emthewordenthusiast's review against another edition

3.0

Practical, easy to read and especially relevant for our times. My Name is Hope incorporates scripture, statistics and the authors personal experience to provide insight and guidance to those struggling with anxiety and depression. I loved the formatting of this book, but didn’t love how over-simplified the authors message was. The steps John Mark Comer outlines to overcome mental health issues may have worked for him but they won’t work for everyone. Would definitely still recommend as a resource for those struggling with depression- we can never be reminded too many times of the Hope we have in Christ.

brockdupont's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

4.0

thelassinlinen's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective medium-paced

3.0

madoc_mattox's review against another edition

1.0

This book starts off well intentioned but ends up perpetuating guilt and shame for experiences that are outside the control of the individual. This book will not likely instill lasting Hope in any reader currently experiencing any type of emotional anguish. Ironically, Mark Manson's book, Everything is F*cked, taught me more about hope than this book did.

questionswithoutanswers's review against another edition

5.0

I picked up this book because of my deep (and growing) respect for John Mark Comer, and wow. This book is packed full of deep, comprehensive, biblical truth presented in an effortless and easy-to-read way. I gained so much insight from this book and I will probably need to read it about three more times after I give it to everyone of my friends.

alltheradreads's review against another edition

4.0

Read this one at the perfect time (aka thick in a season of depression, just starting anti-depressants) and highly recommend it for anyone feeling heavy and in a dark place. It’s encouraging, honest, and gave me a lot of hope. At times, it felt trite, but overall, I was grateful for the real and faith-based look at our feelings, our sin, our shame, our hope, and our healing. @johnmarkcomer is one of my favorites and I can confidently say all of his books are wonderful and worth a read. I’m not ashamed to say I’m currently needing counseling, prayer, community, a whole host of ongoing spiritual disciplines AND medication to battle my depression right now, even though this book does take more of the approach that medication isn’t the answer. For many, that’s true, and for many, that isn’t. Took a lot from this one regardless!

elleyeah's review against another edition

4.0

I felt like there could have been more to it. It was very repetitive, but still very good.

jimmybero's review against another edition

3.0

I love JMC’s work so I bought this when it was on sale. I think if he rewrote it today he would be a lot lore nuanced and a lot less “Jesus is the answer”.

jhbaker's review

5.0

Comer always brings it, and this is no exception. While it is not his strongest writing, it is perhaps his most relevant work - the United States has a pandemic of anxiety and depression. Speaking from experience, Comer addresses this difficult issue with grace and truth.

If you are a Christian who is wrestling with anxiety and/or depression - first of all, proud of you for fighting. Second of all, give this one a shot! It's a quick, easy read.

If you know someone who is wrestling with anxiety and/or depression (so, everyone), then this one is also worth your time.