Jen Hatmaker narrates her latest book, aimed squarely at her many female followers, with her customary passion and next-door-neighbor familiarity. Hatmaker opens by telling listeners that they are getting bonus content with the audiobook: additional tracks with interviews from her hugely popular “For the Love” podcast, with guests such as authors Shauna Niequist (PRESENT OVER PERFECT), Hillary McBride (MOTHERS, DAUGHTERS, AND BODY IMAGE), and Pete Enns (HOW THE BIBLE ACTUALLY WORKS), as well as some colorful asides from Jen herself. As she assures women that they have every right to fully claim the gifts given to them by a loving God, Hatmaker’s breathlessly energetic style and the intimate details shared from her own life will certainly delight her numerous fans. S.G. 2021 Audies Winner © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

03/02/2020

Bestseller Hatmaker (Of Mess and Moxie) implores women to be unapologetically themselves in this delightfully syrupy work. With calls to action backed by both personal experiencee and analysis, Hatmaker welcomes all: “You deserve goodness. Full stop. Because you are a cherished human being created by a God who loves you.” Writing for women, Hatmaker combines her calls for self-love with humorous stories (including her whimsical toast in a bathing suit at a lake wedding) and frank anecdotes, including lessons learned from marriage counseling. She encourages women to delve into their faith fully, allowing God to inspire change: “I cannot adequately explain the liberation in addressing your questions and owning your own convictions. I am free. No more hiding, no more back-room conversations with only safe people, no more fear. I’m on the other side of the hard part, and it was all worth it.” Hatmaker places a strong emphasis on pursuing one’s dreams and repeatedly reminds readers that they are a gift and that there is enough space for everyone and their ideas in the world. Her fans will adore these uplifting affirmations. (Apr.)

Jen Hatmaker narrates her latest book, aimed squarely at her many female followers, with her customary passion and next-door-neighbor familiarity. Hatmaker opens by telling listeners that they are getting bonus content with the audiobook: additional tracks with interviews from her hugely popular “For the Love” podcast, with guests such as authors Shauna Niequist (PRESENT OVER PERFECT), Hillary McBride (MOTHERS, DAUGHTERS, AND BODY IMAGE), and Pete Enns (HOW THE BIBLE ACTUALLY WORKS), as well as some colorful asides from Jen herself. As she assures women that they have every right to fully claim the gifts given to them by a loving God, Hatmaker’s breathlessly energetic style and the intimate details shared from her own life will certainly delight her numerous fans. S.G. 2021 Audies Winner © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine