"Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire" by Jen Hatmaker is a compelling exploration of living authentically and purposefully. Hatmaker's engaging writing style combines personal anecdotes and insightful reflections on topics such as relationships, faith, and personal growth. She encourages readers to be unapologetically fierce in pursuing their passions, offering practical advice with a light touch. The book's empowering message resonates with those seeking guidance on breaking free from societal expectations and living a fulfilling, authentic life.

Throughout the book, Hatmaker addresses serious themes like self-doubt and societal pressures with grace and humor. By emphasizing the importance of embracing uniqueness and aligning with one's values, "Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire" becomes an inspiring resource for anyone navigating the complexities of modern life. Hatmaker's authenticity and wisdom shine through, making this book a valuable read for those in search of a purpose-driven and meaningful life.

Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire. While this seems to follow along with what so many books in the self-help/personal development follow along with, I really loved how Hatmaker broke it down into the 5 questions, who I am, what I need, what I want, what I believe, and how I connect. I find when I am struggling, sitting and journaling, answering those 5 questions, helps me find some clarity.

Such a great book! I read it ages ago, and I suppose I forgot to put my review on NetGalley, but this is a spectacular book. I ended up getting it on audio and listening to it over and over again.

Oh my goodness, can I just be best friends with Jen Hatmaker? I absolutely loved this book. Her chapter on body image - I could read that chapter again and again. When reading Jen's books, it really is like a friend is just sitting down and having a conversation with you. Are you ready for a change? Ready to embrace all that God made you to be? I would suggest getting this book and reading through it slowly - don't rush through it. Journal along if you can. I'd tell you more, but I don't want to give away the contents. Just read it.

I only give 5-star ratings to books that I would read again. This is one of those books.

For some extra fun, listen to the audiobook. The audiobook is read by Jen, and she has so many additional comments that she throws in for those listening from just a funny thought to actually adding a related podcast recording, the audiobook is phenomenal.

Inspiring and powerful, Jen never misses. Perfect for anybody looking to transition to a new and bold version of themselves!

Out of the Spin Cycle and into the Fierce, Free Fire.

Listen, if you've been along for the Hatmaker ride, you know it's been A JOURNEY.

I haven't always agreed with everything Jen has said, but I respect her willingness to say it.

She holds your hand, she kicks your ass, she keeps you laughing the entire way.

Everything Jen writes speaks to my heart; the full pieces and the broken ones. It's a joy to find her in the words - and then to find myself in the words, as well. This book is about finding who you are - believing you're worth everything, and trusting that God has you exactly where he wants you for the time he wants you.

Jen Hatmaker as a self-help author is not needed in a genre where there are thousands of other books in the same vein. This does not stand out among hundreds of other titles that have the same message.

Hatmaker brings her usual joi de vivre and forceful personality to this book. Hatmaker offers both deconstruction, walking with readers as they break down their beliefs and worldviews, with reconstruction, helping readers define what they need, where they are going with their belief systems, and what those beliefs are. She adroitly shows her own process, using her experiences and anecdotes to illustrate how she's come to the space she currently resides in, both theologically and emotionally. An excellent book for those seeking to remain in the Christian faith while pushing back against ultra-conservative culture wars and extra-Biblical rules and narratives putting barriers between believers and Christ.

This book was not for me. I had to start and restart it several times. There is nothing inspiring or original in this book. Hatmaker tries too hard to be funny and it comes across sad. So does the chip on her shoulder and the swearing. The Christians that distanced themselves from you did not do it because you love gay people. They did it because you and your ex-husband said that gay marriage was holy and Biblical.

Another fabulous book by Jen Hatmaker! I love all of her books and her amazing attitude. This book is another great read. Can't wait for her next one!

I love Jen Hatmaker and this book was no exception! She knows how to get her readers fired up and excited about their faith in a world that seems to repeatedly tear us down.

Jen Hatmaker is funny, easy to read and so likeable. Do I see eye to eye with her on every viewpoint? Absolutely not. Do I love her personality and writing style? Absolutely. Jen feels like an old friend calling out the best in you and inviting you to be the best women you can possibly be! Great read.

(RNS) — Jen Hatmaker knows the cost of standing up for what she believes in.

Once a “darling” of evangelical Christianity, LifeWay Christian Stores pulled Hatmaker’s books from its shelves in 2016 after she expressed support for the LGBTQ community in an interview with Religion News Service. Her popular book “7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess” was put out of print, she said. Her next book contract was canceled, too.

Hit pieces followed. So did the nightmares.

But the freedom that came with it has been worth it, according to the bestselling author and speaker.

“The only regret I have is that I did not do this sooner,” Hatmaker said.

In her book “Fierce, Free and Full of Fire: The Guide to Being Glorious You,” released earlier this week, she encourages her readers to experience the same freedom she has found by living into their authentic selves, no matter what the cost.

“It is daunting for so many women to even just imagine staring down a brand new path of truth telling. I know it,” she said.

“I believe if we can trust truth to do what it has always told us it will do — which is lead us into life, which is lead us into fullness and wholeness and goodness — then whatever the cost, I promise it’s going to be worth it to pay it, and great is its reward, honestly.”

Hatmaker spoke to RNS about her latest book, what she learned from her experiences as an outlier in evangelicalism and what is making her feel hopeful during the coronavirus pandemic.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Please find the link to the rest of our coverage at Religion News Service below.

Unpopular opinion. I already know. But I am not the biggest fan of Jen Hatmaker. I typically love authenticity and humor wrapped around teaching and truth. (I'm even fluent in sarcasm!) But with Hatmaker, I feel like her humor too often borderlines (or crosses over) on meanness and disrespect. And I don't like that.
I have given her books chance after chance, but this may be the last one I take the chance on, because I'm always left disappointed.
I don't agree with her on everything, but I really like reading authors with differing viewpoints and differing beliefs, because I believe it helps me. So her belief system isn't the reason. I just don't like the way she lays out her books.
The books become more of a collection of essays than a stand alone, stand together book. Not my cup of tea.

Jen Hatmaker's voice is so strong in Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire. Having listened to her podcast many times, I could easily hear her voice in my head as I read this book. Her humor and raw truth bombs got me right in the gut and made me think.

One of my favorite Christian women authors and this is one of my favorite books of hers! I felt like there was more hard-earned advice and wisdom in this one, rather than humor and fluff. I don’t agree with all of Jen’s theology, so some of her advice didn’t sit well with me. But her message of knowing who you are, what you need, and standing up for what you believe is one that I can get behind.

One of the reasons I have always admired Jen Hatmaker is her vulnerability....and right after that, her humor.
This is perhaps her most vulnerable and most important book to date.

Through her own very difficult experience of speaking out against evangelical culture and speaking for vulnerable communities, such as LGBQT youth and adults, Hatmaker is sharing her hard learned truths with all of us. Those truths will lead to living a fierce, free life full of fire.

I appreciate her acknowledgment that there is no 'one size fits all' approach to defining passion in your own life. It looks different for everyone, but common threads can be found and applied universally. She has much to say about shaming and comparison and the long lasting damaging results.

I'm reading this book quite a while after publication, so the mentions of husband Brandon Hatmaker, are particularly unsettling. Their divorce was announced shortly after the publication of this book and I couldn't help but feel pain on her behalf.

Hatmaker has made it clear, however, she is applying her own principles from this book and finding a life that allows her to live a fierce, free and full of fire life. And showing her many fans and followers what that looks like in practice, not just theory.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Jen Hatmaker and Thomas Nelson for the complimentary e-book in exchange for my honest review.

I found out about this author after seeing her name pop up as a suggested author whenever I read a Rachel Hollis book. I connected with this book more than any other self help book. It felt more real.

I liked the book but I didn't think it was that good when compared to Jen's other books. I'm also kind of burnt out on books telling women how to be better or do better. Maybe that wasn't Jen's intention here but with so many other books like that on the market I just automatically fell into that thinking here too.