Sometimes a book review is very difficult to write, and most times this applies when the reviews (when I read them beforehand) are so winning and I don't feel the same enthusiasm. I end up wondering what's wrong with me, when actually, it's just personalities.
Jen Hatmaker is a very gifted writer, funny, sarcastic, sincere---all good things. I laughed while reading For the Love and underlined several bits here and there. But afterwards, I felt flat. It didn't deliver for me, but it has for many, many women.
The book is about not allowing the world to define who you are, with the excessive perfection we're surrounded with, especially if we live significant parts of our days online. But it's also about things that work for Jen, her interests---supper clubs, attention to international poverty, women friends, managing church issues as one who works within those confines and also adoption. In all honesty, those topics don't resonate with me.
But for the up and comings, this is the book for you. For those who are still idealistic enough to trust in how you've raised your kids, and haven't experienced disappointment, Jen will bless you. Her humor in the face of frustration will build you up. And she can laugh at herself, a sure plus. I'd target the young marrieds with small children. Christian women who enjoy group activities and lots of leaning. This is the book for you.
(i received this book free to review from booklookbloggers)
