We are living in a world where disagreements destroy friendships and families. As a society, we are allowing our differences to define us. We are less connected to each other and God than we have ever been. We are forgetting what it means to be human. In How to Human, Carlos Whittaker lays out a clear plan with action steps readers can take to remember what it means to be human. We can stop letting our differences divide us and love those hurting in our community. How to Human should be required reading for everyone. It should be reread periodically to realign and help us be fully human.

I am a huge fan of Carlos Whittaker and everything he stands for. If you aren’t already a fan- you will be after reading this book!

I have followed Carlos on Instagram for a couple of years now. I read his last book and was so thrilled to hear a new book was coming so I pre-ordered. Then I got my launch copy and I was so excited. I now can't wait for my physical copy to get here in January so I can read it again and do all kinds of highlighting and notes.

There were so many gems in this book on how to love everyone whether we agree with them on any subject or not. Like he always says don't stand on issues but walk with people.

We all need to learn how to human better especially after the past couple of years. I hope this book will reach lots of people.

I look forward to what comes next from Carlos.

Also, we are now best friends because my favorite Christmas movie of all time is A Christmas Story and I can say all the lines before the character says them.

I don’t read a lot of these “self help” types of books, but I have followed Carlos Whitaker on Instagram for a long time and appreciate what he has to say. So I jumped at the chance to read an early copy of his new book, How to Human.

Using personal stories and the teachings of Jesus, Carlos lays out a plan for helping us all to be kind and compassionate humans. He encourages us to see beyond our differences, to recognize our biases, to truly listen and emphasize with each other and to remember that we can disagree and still love each other. His motto of “walk with people don’t stand on issues” is prevalent throughout the book.

Now I am a pretty critical reader, and I didn’t really love the writing style in this one. It’s very conversational, like Carlos is just chatting with the reader. But I also found it to be simplistic and sometimes rambling and repetitive. However I think some of the exact same things that bothered me about the writing could be what appeals to another reader. The casual tone definitely makes for an easy read and it is very relatable. Carlos is at his best when he is telling stories about his personal experiences, because he shares so genuinely and honestly. Those were the parts of the book that stood out to me the most while some of the teaching moments felt more generic.

But I really don’t want to be critical about the writing because the message here is what is important. And I am a big fan of Carlos’ message both in this book and in his instafamilia community. I feel very strongly that we all need to learn how to be better humans. It is possible to see someone, listen to them, understand them and still kindly disagree with them. It is possible to show love and empathy and understanding to those who are different from us. This book serves as a reminder of that possibility and an encouragement to do better and be better!

(Interesting side note: I write reviews all the time and always refer to the author by last name in every review. Except this one. It felt weird to use his last name, because I feel like I know him better than that. Though obviously we have never met. I think that says a lot about Carlos’ ability to genuinely relate and share the human experience with his readers and followers).

I have loved following Carlos Whittaker on instagram for a while and jumped at this chance to get my hands on this book and let me tell you it did not disappoint!

Carlos takes you through his perspective on 2020 and just how his family and himself navigated everything that year brought out in humanity. After examining much of what happened and how the events caused reactions from everyone around the whole it was clear that part of humanity was lost. In the book How to Human, Carlos speaks to the need for us to get back to being there for each other, having empathy without reservations for our follow man and how Jesus allowed him to see the need here.

I really enjoyed this book, getting to see 2020 from a different perspective and that Carlos was able to make sense and a call to action after many of us bad a really hard time that year. A must read for sure!

"Don't stand on issues. Walk with people." This book gave me a lot to think about and a lot of action ideas on how to be more like Jesus. I appreciated Carlos's vulnerability and willingness to go first. Lots of things to think about, which for me is the sign of good non-fiction.

As a longtime follower of Carlos's Instagram platform, I was super excited to get my hands on an ARC of <i>How to Human.</i> If you have ever listened to Carlos speak, I guarantee that you will be unable to read this book without hearing it read in his voice. It is written VERY much in his style and manner of speaking, and therefore, I felt like I connected more with a lot of what he was saying, even if I didn't always agree with him 100%.

There is so much here that I really loved as Carlos strives to remind people of their humanity and fill them with hope for better human connection. He relays his concepts of Be, See, and Free through passages of scripture as they relate to "Jesus the Person." While there are definitely a lot of religious references, they serve to illustrate how these concepts still hold true in modern society.

Carlos urges people "Don't stand on issues; walk with people" and reminds us that underneath all of the divisive topics in today's world, that we are ALL human, and we have much more in common with one another than we might think.

As a longtime follower of Carlos Whittaker, I was excited to have the opportunity to read an advance copy of How to Human. The book does not disappoint. It is full of the big heart and compassion that is Carlos.

Thank you #NetGalley

This book was an amazing way to start off my new year. I have followed Carlos on social media for some time now, and he has always captivated me with his ability to connect with his audience in a deep, friendly, and engaging way. When I purchase a book, or listen on audible, I love it when I can hear the author (if I know their voice) in their writing. It helps me connect with the story on a more personal level. Carlos writes like he talks and I love it. This book was a soul touching book that helps believers and non-believers look at their lives and beliefs in a practical way to show us how we can become better humans. The world is in need of a book like this and Carlos is that friend that is going to gently get you to feel, relate, see and be a better human in this crazy world we live in. I highly recommend this book. Heck, get your friends together and do a book study with it, because I think you will all learn something from each other and have some deep conversations in the process, that just might bring your friendships to a whole new level!

Usually, I’d refer to an author by their last name. That’s what my time writing academically taught me. But Carlos is different because he’s a friend. Or he feels like it as I am a proud member of his Instafamilia. If you, too, follow Carlos on social media or listen to his Human Hope podcast, you’ll be happy to hear that his voice translates very well from audio and video to print. As you read the pages of this book, it will feel like Carlos is right there with you. And that’s the most refreshing thing about him and this book: he doesn’t just tell people what to do. He walks with people through the waters of complex issues and helps find a path forward. He truly practices what he preaches. This book is the “how to manual” for being like Carlos and ultimately for being more like Jesus (which he explains in such a way that even non-Christian readers might enjoy). Well written with engaging stories, down to earth explanations of complex concepts, and practical action steps, “How to Human” is a refreshing tool for how to draw near to and engage with people who are different from you, in a time when much of the world seems to be doing the opposite.

This book is like a warm hug. It points us toward how to make this whole being human thing better for all of us. In an age of outrage and cancel culture and seemingly endless topics that divide, Carlos (I think he’d be ok with me referring to him on a first name basis) shows us how to “be, see, and free” in order to be the best humans we can.
Carlos points to the person of Jesus as the ultimate example of “how to human” and uses passages of Scripture to illustrate his points. BUT he also appeals to those who may not believe that Jesus is God’s Son.
With that being said, this is not a book I would recommend for its theology. I don’t agree with every single thing Carlos believes. But in a way, that’s partly the point of the book. How can we focus on relationships rather than what has the potential to divide us?
One thing he says several times in the book will stick with me: “Don’t stand on issues; walk with people.” I love that and hope to apply it in my life and relationships.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced review copy. And thank you Carlos for being a voice of hope we so desperately need.

I follow Carlos on social media and I'm familiar with the points of this book. In all of our arguments, political discourse, and assumptions, we forget how to effectively interact with each other. Carlos reminds us that we must consider people instead of standing on issues alone.

Carlos Whittaker's book How to Human gives us a great reminder of our humanity and how to be an active participant in it. Through stories and examples, we are shown how to be human, see humans, and free humans so that collectively we can all lead more meaningful, impactful lives.

I loved this book so much! I love that while it may be shelved as a Christian book, it can be read by the non-Supernatural Jesus believer alike. It brings us back to the basics of just seeing others around us and treating them like humans and how in turn it puts the human back in us. It was a quick but deep read that I can't wait to go back and read over and over again.

I have followed Carlos for awhile on Instagram so I was looking forward to reading this book. I unfortunately didn’t really like this book. The writing style was very informal and that did not work for me. The whole book didn’t seem to flow well.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

What a perfect book to start a new year! Carlos Whittaker is a great follow on social media, but this book offers a more in-depth how-to on being Jesus in the flesh to those around us, even if you're not a believer. This new book is a fresh take on loving others intentionally--even those--especially those who don't look, think, act or believe like we do. We're made for community, and Whittaker offers simple strategies to build community with those with differing views. I adored this book. I recommend to anyone looking for a fresh start in 2023!

Carlos Whitaker is one of the most down to earth writers and Christians. Loved the book, it felt like sitting down for coffee with a friend.

This book was so refreshing. It reiterates the simple teaching of Jesus to just love others. Work on your biases so you can love everyone. Work toward justice in all things. Be generous when you can. This book is for everyone. Christians who want a breath of fresh air, or Christians who think they have it all figured out. Those who are not christian who want to be better, kinder, and more empathetic people. Your mom, your sister, your friend, your coworker. This is a great guidebook on how to be a good human. Pretty triggery because it’s kind of a review of 2020 for Carlos and his family. Their family dog dies, they get Covid, their basement floods, they see illness.

Carlos is one of my favorite Instagram influencers and this book is the perfect summation of his hope-filled message.

In a society losing touch with each other's humanness, this book offers a comeback plan for us all. The crux of this book is an appeal to us to live aware of ourselves and our surroundings, specifically to the people around us. Carlos begs us to come back to empathetic living that spurs us into loving action toward our neighbor. In a world stark with controversy and differences, Carlos makes a decent argument for looking at differences and not letting them take us away from our belief in someone's humanity. Not compromising, but being confident enough in your perspective that you don't have to eviscerate another person's personhood to prove your beliefs. This book is written in a very familiar relaxed way, you can pretty much hear all these words coming straight from Carlos' mouth to the page. I will be honest though, if you follow Carlos on Instagram, a solid 70% of this book or more is nothing new. That being said, if you aren't a close follower of his or want a thought provoking, quick read, this is an awesome book!

*I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*