“It’s hard to be a human. It’s so hard. It’s so hard to be human with all the other humans. It’s just a real mess. We’re doing the best we can everybody.” -Jen Hatmaker

That quote isn't actually from the book, but she said this during a Zoom gathering discussing the book, and it just says it all, doesn't it? This is Jen. She's just real about it. Her thoughts resonate, and affirm. Reading this book makes you feel like you're sitting with your bestie and addressing all the tough stuff, and it makes you want to grab a glass of wine and read it *with* your besties. TBH, I don't really think I am the target audience of this book, although I have had some similar experiences, but it was refreshing to read her healing, liberating truths with sordid wit, candid writing, and compassion. She owns it, and inspires other women to as well with an uplifting, grabbing read that empowered me in ways I needed more than I wanted to admit. There are some parts that fall into generalizations and stereotypes that made me cringe a bit, but over all I found it a wonderful read. Note: I read this during the height of the 2020 pandemic's stay at home orders, and found that it made me feel less alone, and more connected in this strange world. I had been following Hatmaker on social media for maybe a year or so before reading this book, and this was the first one of hers I felt drawn to read. I'm glad I did, and I'm grateful for her voice. We need more courage like this to speak up.