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Nat’s What I Reckon
Life: What Nat to Do A hot take on the advice you never asked for

Penguin Publishing (2022) T

Nat’s What I Reckon – Life: What Nat to Do A hot take on the advice you never asked for cover artwork
Nat’s What I Reckon – Life: What Nat to Do A hot take on the advice you never asked for — Penguin Publishing, 2022

Nat’s What I Reckon wears many hats – ranging from having established himself firmly on the firmament of successful content creating YouTubers, accomplished musician with a penchant for the heavier side of things, comedian, chef and mental health advocate, who is very outspoken not merely about his disdain for packaged foods but also topics like toxic masculinity. Confronting his battles with anxiety and depression headfirst, he actively destigmatises its implications with his idiosyncratic message of positivity and encouragement.

Having become an accolade decorated bestselling author with his first two books, with the proceeds having been donated to mental health charity Beyond Blue, Life: What Nat To Do is exclusively centred around inclusivity, positivity and his much lauded commitment to never punch down.

Refraining from tired, clichéd calendar motto like advice, the book focuses on Nat’s expectation-defying outlook on life and the lessons he has learned from his struggles to find positivity and joy. Delivered in the non-chalant written equivalent to his tongue in cheek, loud mouth and piss taking demeanour known from his live incarnations, being downtrodden is not a prerequisite to enjoy the journey Nat takes one on.

An uplifting read that stands out in the crowded realm of self-help books as it conveys in a an authentic and refreshing manner experiences and takeaways that should be particularly relevant and inspiring for the personal development of a younger clientele.

7.0 / 10T • December 6, 2022

Nat’s What I Reckon – Life: What Nat to Do A hot take on the advice you never asked for cover artwork
Nat’s What I Reckon – Life: What Nat to Do A hot take on the advice you never asked for — Penguin Publishing, 2022

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