A review by stegolaurus
Trusting the Gold: Uncovering Your Natural Goodness by Tara Brach

4.0

Although I usually prefer mental health advice that's more scientific than philosophical or spiritual, I feel like I gained a lot from this book and that I would probably get even more from it on another listen. Many self-help books rely on shaming us to just be better, to be different, and they fail when our willpower doesn't measure up. Brach's compassionate approach meets us where we are, acknowledges our flaws as human beings, and even shares stories of her own failures with humour and humility. The audiobook was a really pleasant listen, as Brach's narration was gentle and engaging. For me a successful book is one that helps me to see the world in a new way and at that, this book absolutely succeeds.