Humility & Pride

I’ll admit, I side-eyed the 11-minute runtime at first. How much depth could you pack into a coffee-break audiobook? *Humility & Pride* proved me wrong—by focusing on *one* theme with laser intensity, ML James avoids the scattershot approach of so many Christian living books. The writing is taut, with each sentence building on the last like a prosecutor’s closing argument. I particularly appreciated the section dissecting how pride masquerades as humility (e.g., the person who ‘serves’ only to be praised for their servanthood). It’s the kind of insight that lingers long after the audio stops. The virtual narration, though, is a double-edged sword. Its monotone works for the book’s stark message, but there’s a fine line between ‘solemn’ and ‘robotic.’ A human narrator might’ve added nuance to passages like the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, where a hint of irony or warmth could’ve deepened the impact. And while the brevity is a strength, the abrupt ending left me wanting *one* practical takeaway—even a 30-second ‘how to start’ would’ve grounded the theory. Still, for its razor-sharp diagnosis of pride’s toxicity, this is a standout. Just don’t listen while multitasking; it demands your full attention.