Hatmaker - For the love: fighting for grace in a world of impossible standards

Praise for For the Love
A note from Jen Hatmaker

B efore I wrote one word of this, I told all my Book People that I didnt want celebrityendorsements. I wanted feedback from the same people I wrote it for: my real readers,my tribe. I put For the Love in the hands of my actual people, because it is theiropinions I care about deeply. You can trust these girls, because they are us. Theirloving words here are more than I can handle, so Ill just leave you with them beforeI come undone again.

For the Love is like doing research on myself and discovering that Im more okaythan I thought. As someone in a similar stage of life as Jen, full of teenagers andundefined ailments, For the Love is like taking a deep breath.

Anne Watson, speaker and author at GodDots.com

If Jimmy Fallon and Ann Voskamp birthed a literary love child theyd have to nameit For the Love.

Danielle Brower, wife, mom, lover of love, orphan advocate

If youve ever been brokenif youve ever been hurting and needed a safe place tocome home to, this is the book for you. Let Jen and Jesus wrap their arms aroundyou and grace begin to do its healing work.

Stacey Philpot, wife, mom, minister of the Gospel, aspiring author

Jen put words to realities that my heart has been feeling but couldnt fully express.This book made me laugh as much as it made me cry, stirred my soul, and left me feelinglike Jen was patting me on the back, encouraging me to step into all that God hasfor me in this one life that I get.

Katie Tramonte, introvert, blogger, Jesus-follower, lover of free swag

If youre looking for just another Christian book by just another Christian author,this is not the book for you. Jen transcends the lines between Christian and secularculture through her humor and personable nature. Identifying the common threads thatrun through each of us, regardless of faith, creates a platform for women to be united.For the Love is the book you place into the hands of every woman in your life, believeror unbeliever.

Katie Howard, boy mom, pastors wife, closet blogger

I want to carry a basket full of copies of this book with me everywhere I go andhand them out to every woman I see.

Traci Cook, Christ follower, Army wife, mom of 2 boys, Baylor girl, educator, sometimes-blogger,social media enthusiast

Ive read this book three times in two months. Jens words are like a breath offresh air that encourage me to take off some pressure, put on a whole lot of love,and believe that it will be enough.

Gina Grizzle, wife, mom, blogger, lover of words and ice cream in waffle cones

For the Love is stellar. You will not find another bunch of words put together thatmake you want to love God, love others, and fight for scandalous grace like thisbook does.

Tomi Cheeks, wife to my hero; mother to a child in college, kindergarten, and preschool;freed-up daughter of the King; professional people watcher; lover of junk, Texas,stretchy pants, big hair, gathering my peeps, feathering my nest, books, and glitter

In the midst of my uncontrollable laughter I saw the ever-present grace and mercyand hope of Jesus shining through. This is a book for the every woman!

Krista Wilbur, blogger, Netflix aficionado, dog lover

Jen pulls you close and whispers in your ear, You are not failing. Youre doinggreat! And because of Jens authenticity and her gift with words and with people,you actually believe her, breathe a sigh of relief, and feel empowered to go outand be a little gentler with everybody else, too.

Jennifer Wier, writer, counselor, community-builder

From start to finish, this book makes you feel like you are having coffee with yourbest friend. Its fun, encouraging, thought provoking, and leaves you with a renewedlove for life, people, and Jesus.

Elise Johnson, wife, mom, blogger, caffeine addict

Dont be surprised if you get to the end and want to immediately start all overagain!

April Lakata Cao, military wife, mom to four extraordinary kids, and writer

For the Love is a breath of fresh air, a relevant call to action, and an invitationfor women to let ourselves off the hook so that we can get real about living andloving freely and boldly.

Amanda Johnson, harmonica collector, embracer and contributor of awkward situations,guacamole lover

This book will have you crying, dying of laugher (seriously to tears), and saying,Hallelujah! I am not the only one that feels that way! This is a book not to passup sistas! Bust a move and get it!

Jennie Woelpern, book addict, blogger (@ajourney4life)

If I would have read this book when I was a young one Im certain my life wouldhave been richer and fuller and I would have experienced so much more freedom.

Andrea Stunz, homemaker, foodie, and pilgrim in need of grace and coffee

Read this book, but not in public... unless you are okay with being the onlyone laughing out loud in a silent room or ugly crying at while otherpeople pretend not to stare. If you are okay with those things, then you should totallyread this book in public. Otherwise, I recommend good coffee, comfy jammies, anda locked door.

Emily Donehoo, writer, speaker, actual human

For the Love is a must read book. Youll laugh, cry, shout in agreement, and wantto read all of it aloud to your unsuspecting children, house guests, friends and/orhusband.

Alyssa DeLosSantos, wife of John, mother of three lovelies, ragamuffin, accidentalblogger

Jen nailed it! Everything. Nailed. Couldnt put the book down, I was hooked. And,when I finally finished it, I picked it back up and started reading again!

Brandy Lidbeck, marriage and family therapist, humor enthusiast

Jen Hatmaker writes in such a conversational way, its more like having coffeeand great conversation with friends than reading a book (no wonder everyone thinksshe should be their new best friend!).

Cindy Battles, mother, Jesus follower, coffee addict

For the Love will be a well-loved, often reread favorite on my bookshelf for yearsto come and will be my perfect go-to gift for all occasions... because who doesntneed a healthy dose of laughter and grace and Jen Hatmaker on a regular basis?

Julie Shreve, real estate broker, blogger, everyones favorite aunt

Whether lamenting the tragedy of tights as leggings, rejoicing in the blessingof good food or challenging her readers to live with big hearts, Jen Hatmaker cutsto the soul of what it means to be a woman.

Marie Gregg, blogger, librarian, eater of chocolate

This book is like spending a weekend with Jen in which you discuss all the thingsusing all the words and feeling all the feels. Youll laugh, cry, think, and be challengedto be the best you.

Ann Goade, wife, mom, and still figuring out what to be when I grow up

Jen does an outstandingly witty job of exposing the truth to the untouched placesof motherhood, friendships, fashion, life, and so much more.

Amanda Brown, wife, mother, teacher, and artist

Yall... do not open this book unless you are ready to be wrecked by the gospel.

Hannah Card, wanderer and wonderer, passionate pursuer of Jesus, coffee

For the Love is a breath of fresh air in a world where ones Christian beliefs canoften be a dividing rather than uniting force.

Sandy Kaduce, freelance writer, blogger, and mom

2015 by Jen Hatmaker

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