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Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire

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I have read several of Jen's previous books, so I felt like I knew what to expect with this one. It completely met my expectations - and then some. Jen Hatmaker is herself, fierce, free, and full of fire, and that is just what you get with her new book. I love it. I love the way she comes in blazing hot shouting from the rooftops right from the very first page. I love how she settles into longer discussions obviously well researched and thought out. I love how she gently holds our insecurities and inhibitions, reminding us that she doesn't have it all figured out either. I love how she pushes herself and us to be absolutely, completely, shamelessly, our true authentic selves in every situation, public and private. And if the haters gonna hate - well, just let them. If you have ever needed a pastor or minister to give you permission to be wholely uniquely you, Jen Hatmaker gives it to you. Be yourself, sister. Love yourself, sister. You have permission. (Not that you ever really needed it!)
I received an e-arc from NetGalley for my honest opinion of this book.

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As a longtime Jen Hatmaker fan, I was so excited to receive an advance digital copy of Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire. I felt like she was speaking directly to me as she guided readers to consider Who I Am, What I Need, What I Want, What I Believe, and How I Connect. Her words encourage every woman to be their best self. My copy is covered in yellow highlights of sentences and paragraphs that I want to reread and use for self-reflection. I will be gifting this book to many women in my life!!

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This book blew me away. As someone who has struggled with authenticity in the last few years, Jen’s words were the exact thing I needed! She equipped me with the tools to look at where I am, and accept the perfect mess that I am. Everything from spirituality to body imagine to marriage and parenting is covered in this book. This is one I will read over and over. I suggest buying this one and having a highlighter handy! You’ll need it. I want to buy it for my half of the females I know, and beg the rest of them to read it themselves.

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If you are a women, living in the millennium 2000, you need to read this book. Jen brings her big, firecracker personality back in this new work of art, but this is her bravest book yet!! She tells it like it is and isn’t afraid to say what we’re all thinking. Her words are so freeing and healing at the same time. If you need a therapy session and lots of good laughs, this ones for you! Y’all go get this book!!!

Amanda V.

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I have been a big fan of Jen Hatmaker for a while now and I can tell you that this is her best book yet. Jen is known for her sense of humor and honesty with her writing. This one is no different but I found myself pausing more often to reflect. Underlining more often the passages that stood out to me. Sharing an excerpt with friends more often. You will want to share these words with your sisters and moms and daughters and friends.

She says in the beginning that certain chapters will likely resonate with you more than others and she’s absolutely right. I love books like this because you can return to them at different stages and phases in life and it will read like a totally different book. Are you struggling with body image, kids, friendships, relationships, faith, standing up for what’s right - check, check, check. There’s a chapter for you in this book and it’s like she speaks directly to your heart. Discussions are richer around it because everyone takes away different pieces. This is one you will want to plan lunch and brunches and coffees to talk with friends and family and add it for consideration with your book club.

Whether you’ve loved Jen for years or this is your first book of hers to read, you won’t be disappointed.

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I was able to read Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire by Jen Hatmaker for free from Netgalley for providing me with an advanced ARC in exchange for an honest review.
It was a wonderful book that covers five major topics: who I am, what I need, what I want, what I believe, and how I connect. I enjoyed the advice she gave in her book and the personal anecdotes she shared. This is another great book for encouraging, inspiring, and motivating women.

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This is the most important read of one's adulthood. It's about unashamedly walking out who you truly are, at your core, and living authentically in every sphere. It's power to release you from your own, or the world's expectations of yourself, is so liberating. This book is transformational for women in any walk of life (I'm single and in my 30's and Jen was reading my actual mail in every chapter). After reading Fierce, Free and Full of Fire, I have a newfound sense of freedom to show up as my full (highest) self in every sphere.. I cannot emphasize enough how mindset-shifting and transformative this book is! Highest praise.

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I thought this was going to be a book on Christian life for women, but it is more about Jen's path to becoming an empowered woman with occasional spiritual stuff thrown in. I'm all for empowering women, but there was too much swearing in the ARC for the community my library serves. Hoping they fix that before publication.

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I’ve read most of Jen Hatmaker’s books and I occasionally listen to her podcast. I enjoy her brand of sarcasm and humor and enjoy her writing style. When I hear she has a new book out, it automatically goes on my reading list.

In this book, Jen details living an honest, whole, and integrated life. The chapters are grouped into these headings: Who I Am, What I Need, What I Want, What I Believe, and How I Connect.

I felt like this book meandered a bit. It didn’t feel extremely cohesive for me until the very end when she listed her 12 statements relating to the categories listed above. That’s when it all came in to focus for me. Also, I didn’t read the table of contents beforehand, so I had no idea where we were going. My bad. *Smile*

There are always gems to mine from her books. I particularly agree that Christians need to reignite and follow their spiritual curiosity and child likeness. We have no need to hold to dogma so tightly. Let’s not be pricks or prudes. Let’s be lifelong learners and listeners. I particularly liked this quote from Peter Enns, “...discern God’s presence here and now.” This is more important than getting our spiritual ducks in a row. We’ve gotten way too skilled at shutting each other down and shutting each other out. It’s such an easy behavior to emulate. Listen to God. What is He speaking right now? Jen wonderfully leads by example in this regard. She has been honest about her past struggles to listen and find spiritual evolution, but now she is all ears and humbly leading the charge. We are not meant to be the same people 20 years from now.

Along those same lines of thought, “I am convinced that maturing faith doesn’t get smaller and tighter but wider and freer.” Amen sister! 100%! “In whatever faith community we’ve chosen, our questions should evolve. We no longer ask: What are the rules? What is the line? Who is in and who is out? Who is right and who is wrong? What do we do with dissenters? What is allowed? How do we maintain what is? Wonderfully, we begin to ask instead: Where is the life? What does a flourishing faith system look like? What feels and sounds and looks like actual good news? Where is there more joy and less fear? What is kind? What is generous? What feels like Jesus? Where are people coming back to life, coming back to God?” I wholeheartedly agree. There’s a whole lot of effort spent maintaining what was when we would do better chasing what is.

I also loved this quote, “He [Jesus] doesn’t subscribe to our human hierarchies and systems of power, no matter what powerful people say. Jesus loved women and children and sick people and, irrationally, Roman leaders oppressing his people...His grace knew no bounds, which people loved and hated and ultimately killed him for...” I love the part about loving the Roman oppressors. I love her use of the word irrationally. Bam! If we are being like Jesus, it’s gonna tick a lot of people off. May it be so.

There is a lot of great stuff to delve into. Enjoy!!

I received an ARC copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

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Jen mentions in the beginning, there will be chapters that apply to you and some that won't. This is completely accurate and yet, I enjoyed reading them all! The stories included draw you in and keep you holding on. I have a big personality as well, and absolutely love that being full of fire and completely me, deserved to be loved without changing. Thanks for another awesome book!

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A wonderful book that covers five major topics: who I am, what I need, what I want, what I believe, and how I connect. These break down to include our relationship with our bodies, our personality (enneagram talk), asking for help, connecting, our dreams, faith, important causes/issues, honesty, and boundaries.

I love Jen’s openness with her life experiences and struggles. She doesn’t pretend to have it all together but invites us to join her on the journey, imparting hard earned truths about what has brought her freedom. I can’t wait to read and discuss this book with others.

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This was a great read. This author has a way with words. There were things that I will definitely be implementing in my day to day life. I feel a sense of calmness after reading this book. Like my life is somewhat less chaotic.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Be the most glorious you that you can be! Jen Hatmaker guides readers in being Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire. As women, we are quick to people-please. We put others' needs and wants before our own sometimes. Until we wake up one day and realize we have put our own goals and dreams aside. Stop shape-shifting! It is time to start living out our purpose, showcase our gifts and be empowered to say no all while being genuine.

I am a big fan and follower of Jen Hatmaker, having read all of her books. I am beyond picky when it comes to spiritual / Christian / Bible books. The author has to be knowledgable, trustworthy and relatable. She meets all of my criteria. In fact, her modern girl Bible Study series is my absolute favorite. So when I saw a new book to be released, I jumped on the opportunity to read and review an advance copy.

Oh, Jen. What happened here? Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire was like a summary of all previously published books. It offered the same guide, advice and similar essays. It is a great recommendation for those unfamiliar with Jen Hatmaker's non-fiction work. But if you are a faithful fan like myself, unfortunately this new release will be the same 'ole pep talk.

Happy Early Pub Day, Jen Hatmaker! Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire will be available Tuesday, April 21.

LiteraryMarie

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I've enjoyed reading Hatmaker's books in the past, but this one doesn't feel cohesive. It feels like she's trying to provide an answer to the backlash she received but it feels like she's going off on too many tangents.

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In true Jen fashion, this book did not disappoint. I enjoyed listening and can't wait for it to be available on audio because I find it feels like I'm having a conversation with a good friend when I listen to Jen read her books.

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I was privileged to receive a digital advanced reader copy of Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire by Jen Hatmker. From the moment I opened the book, I was hooked. Once again Jen Hatmaker nails it! She puts out there words that every woman needs to read. Unlike similar others, Jen cleverly sprinkles humor into tough conversations and draws connections to the daily life of women around the globe. Her chapter on body image was life changing for me! I have taken her advice and incorporated it how I perceive myself, both inwardly and outwardly. As I reached the end I found myself wanting more. Her words have transformed my thinking and pushed me to be more vulnerable with those I interact with each day. Do yourself a favor and get a copy in your hands!

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This book spoke to my soul. There’s a chapter- or 2 or 5 - for everyone that will wake you up with a gentle nudge. From serving others to caring for your fierce self, Jen provides thoughtful reflections and ideas for ways to navigate this ever-evolving world we live in. I plan to read every copy of this book-digital, paper & audio because I know that with every re-read I will find a new morsel to chew on. If you are a fierce woman with a heart for Jesus, seeking more fire and freedom in your soul, you must read this book!

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Read. This. Book. When you do, you’ll leave every chapter feeling refreshed, inspired, and ready to take on the world. This is the perfect book to read in these times of uncertainty; I can’t recommend it highly enough.

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If you’ve followed Jen for awhile like I have and wished she would come give you a pep talk- this is it. She delivers hard truths with a firm yet gentle approach. She is authentic and approachable, vulnerable and loving. She pulls back the curtain and allows the reader to see her heart. This is well written and every woman will find an aspect that speaks to her. My thanks to the publisher for the advance reader in exchange for my honest review.

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Another Hatmaker home run! Jen dives deep into some topics that can be incredibly difficult for women today, and explores the dichotomy between who we're told we should be, and who we feel we really are or want to be. But she does it in her typical homey, big-sister/best friend kind of voice, never making us feel wrong or lesser, pushing just enough to inspire, and baring her own hard truths in the process. This is the book we women, all women, need, right now.

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