I flew through this book in two days. My expectations were lowered because I dislike the title and cover, but I was pleasantly overjoyed to find the same writing that I have loved in her past books. I love Jen's openness and honesty, as well as her faithfulness to what is true and good.

Fierce, Free and Full of Fire is an inspirational self help book about finding (or rediscovering) your true self.

I wanted to read this book because the description was very appealing. I tend to be a people-pleaser and liked that this book addresses that. I also liked the emphasis on choosing your own path.

Fierce, Free and Full of Fire is divided into five sections:

Who I Am
What I Need
What I Want
What I Believe
How I Connect

The book starts out with an instantly relateable sentence: "I grew up around well-behaved women." The author then goes on to explain how being well behaved and people pleasing often subverts our own goals and plans. She writes:

"Understanding and embracing who we are, how we've been created, is the launching pad for living a fearlessly genuine life, where we're no longer pretending or trying to be something other than what we are on the inside" (Kindle location 133).

She talks about labels that we all have -- sometimes from parents, or teachers, or even from ourselves in the past. I found this a very eye opening discussion. I think we all (and most especially women) have some of these labels.

I found the idea of seeking our authentic self and doing what we really want to - our goals, our plans - very exciting and liberating.

I especially loved some of her writing about dealing with other people. "I Want To Connect Without Drama" was something I really related to and appreciated.

I recommend Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire to anyone who is looking for a fresh, unique Christian self help book about living an authentic life and choosing your own dream.

The author has a fresh, sassy voice. This is my first book by Jen Hatfield, but she has a unique style that makes for a compelling, thoughtful, and fun read!

Great book that covers 5 areas of our lives: Who I am, What I Need, What I Want, What I Believe, and How I Connect and how we can learn to be Fierce, Free and Full of Fire in them.
I feel like there is a chapter in this book that everybody can relate to. The writer is really open and honest and tells the story in a fun relatable way.

I love reading Jen’s books—it’s as though we are getting together over a cup of coffee and having a heart to heart between friends.
This book has transformed the way I think about my life-who I am and who God created me to be, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Most importantly, Jen has reminded me that I am not bound by my past or my circumstances or by others’ expectations. I’m FREE to be me

I was so happy and honored to be on Jen Hatmaker's launch team for Fierce, Free and Full of Fire. This is a book that not only have we always needed but never more so than right now. Jen talks about how to live to the full of what God made you to be. How can you bring out the fire that we all, but especially women, have deep in our souls but have been told by others to keep pushed down. Those of us that have been told we are "too much", "not enough", "too bold", "too bossy", etc. God made us in his image so none of this is wrong. I read this first on the digital version but have the hardback copy now that I will be going back and re reading. This is the important book of the year!

In Jen Hatmakers newest book she goes over 5 areas of our lives: Who I am, What I Need, What I Want, What I Believe, and How I Connect and how we can learn to be Fierce, Free and Full of Fire in them. Not every chapter is going to be for everyone. Personally I sped through a couple of them but others I had to reread and keep going back because it hit so hard. What I love about her writing is how real she is but also how funny!! Honestly you learn so much and are so entertained at the same time.

Where do I begin?...I am blown away! As usual, Jen brings humor and insight to the issues that touch our hearts and lives. Her introduction feel like sitting on a comfortable sofa (or porch swing) and chatting with a dear friend. I immediately wanted MORE! I ugly cried my way through Chapter 3 and have vowed NEVER again to take my body for granted or under appreciate what SHE has done, is doing, and will do in the way of service to the Lord, my family, my community and my own well-being. If you have ever felt guilty for (or passionate about) questioning, dissecting, or even re-building your faith......THIS BOOK (and Chapter 9) IS FOR YOU! You may not align yourself with every one of Jen's thoughts, but her observations and honest truth INSPIRES me to be more HONEST and INTENTIONAL during this amazingly complicated journey of life and faith that we are all on together!

Jen Hatmaker makes me want to dance, laugh, give canoers champagne and take the world by the storm. I LOVE THIS WOMAN. Someone find her so I can give her a hug.

"Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire." Fearless, feminist and fervent. And pretty freaking funny. This book is one of the best self-help book I have ever read, and I am slightly obsessed with this genre. As we read, Jen becomes our best friend and mentor who is not afraid to speak her truth about how to be unapologetically ourselves. She helps us articulate who we are, what we need, what we want, what we believe and how we connect. This involves tackling such difficult topics are self-esteem, body image, compassion, human connections, asking for help and asking questions about our faith.

The best part about this book is that Jen is so relatable. She is a female Christian leader and talks about loving Jesus a lot, which was very important to me; however, this book definitely isn't just for Christians.

Also, people, please do yourselves a favor and get the audiobook! We literally hear Jen laugh, chuckle, cry and make silly side jokes throughout this thing which can't be read with your eyeballs. She is so random, God bless her.

*Thank you to the Publisher for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

An absolute must read! Jen is so inspiring, gets to the truth of what matters in life. This book is a must-read for women, share it with your loved ones! Full of self-reflectiion in these categories—who I am, what I need, what I want, what I believe, and how I connect.

I was so inspired by this I gifted 4 copies to my small group of mentor friends. Added bonus if you do the audiobook, lots of extra commentary from Jen herself!

In both the opening and closing of Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire, Hatmaker states that most readers will find some of the chapters to be exactly what they need, while others won't apply at all. That pretty well sums up my experience with this book. Some chapters really hit me. Like, how on earth could she speak to exactly some of the things I'm struggling with at work? Other parts (literally all of the marriage and mom stuff) did not apply in the least. And some parts felt very familiar, like they came out of some of her other books.

I very much appreciated that she champions all women and encourages them to be their best selves. The body image chapter is on point, and the chapter on friendship/connection should be required reading. But there's a balance that's missing in this book—amid all the calls to be your authentic self and pursue your passions, I kept thinking, "But what if my passions are sinful?" There is zero mention of sin or our fallen nature or our need for God's grace in this book. For a self-help book, that's fine, but for a book that's supposed to be about Christian living (the category listed on the back cover), it's missing something.

The best way to read this book would be chapter by chapter, discussing with a friend or book club as you go along. Probably the worst way is the way I read it, all in one afternoon. The perspective that would come from discussion with other people would be very valuable in informing how you ultimately perceive this book and how it challenges you. In the end, this book is one that I feel "meh" about: parts were great, parts were boring, and parts I could've done without.

This book spoke to the inner parts of me. Just like the author said there were some chapters that hit harder snd connected more than others, but all of them were good. Jen's writing is down to earth, fierce, honest, vulnerable, and in your face. Run to your nearest bookstore and get a copy it will have a huge impact on your life if you actually do the work.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for the advanced copy and the opportunity to read and review this book!

Fierce, Free and Full of Fire is Jen Hatmaker doing what she does best. Hatmaker is honest to a fault and despite the serious content, she's seriously funny. Like the world's best therapist this book will make you laugh while you work through your stuff. The book is loosely organized into sections designed to help women in "five self-reflective areas: who I am, what I need, what I want, what I believe, and how I connect" (Hatmaker). Dividing the work into areas may make parts of the book less relevant to you personally, but please take my advice and read the whole thing. The parts that don't specifically apply to you will almost certainly apply to someone you know. By helping us all address the areas where we struggle and identify the areas where we're strong Hatmaker is equipping us to be the strong women the world needs today and to raise the strong women the world will need in the future.

I was so grateful to get and advanced copy of this book and let me tell you, this book was exactly what I needed at exactly this moment. I knew I was going to love it because let's face it, I have loved every single one of Jen’s books I have read but I never knew how much it was going to touch me. I was in tears and highlighting and laughing out loud throughout the entirety of the book. I also never knew I was going to be in the middle of a global pandemic and her words would fuel my soul for such a time as this. The body chapter was so amazing and everything I needed to hear. Jen always asks on her podcast, What is saving your life right now? Jen Hatmaker is what is saving my life. Her podcast, her book and her humor and inspiration on facebook each day. Thank you for helping us all get through life when it is mundane and when the world is going crazy

This is such a difficult book to review...I received this for review with no knowledge of the author or her views on certain subjects, so I was very surprised when I started reading and came across a plethora of curse words and content that I found offensive.

I liked how the author wasn't afraid to speak her mind or share her true viewpoints on things; I'd rather know what someone believes then them hide their true feelings, even if we don't agree, and I definitely don't agree with most of what was said in this book - both theologically and otherwise.

All in all, sorry to say that I didn't like this book and I can't recommend it either, because of the content.

*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*

This book has so much valuable insight in it! Handling adult friendships, families, loving your body, finding your passion, speaking your truth, and so much more. This is a quick read, but one that you will find a lot of value in regardless of where you are in your life journey. Jen Hatmaker is amazing at speaking wise words to her audience and guiding the reader to be the best form of themselves.

I’m so glad I got the chance to read Jen Hatmaker's new book Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire: The⁣ Guide to Being Glorious You! When dealing with a global⁣ pandemic...perhaps we all could use some of Jen Hatmaker’s wisdom and⁣ insight to find our inner strength.

This book serves as a nudge...a chat to our inner selves...(primarily⁣ for women)...to say that we can be content with who we are, we can be⁣ content with what we have, and we can be content with how we live. If⁣ we all try to live as our own genuine self, without outside influence⁣ from toxic friends or relationships or media, then we will free our⁣ daughters to rise up behind us.⁣
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Happy to read a book that is trying to help us all find meaning,⁣ purpose, & inner strength during these uncertain times!⁣ ⁣

Jen Hatmaker delivers again with Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire. Her trademark humor and honesty challenge her readers to dig deep and reflect on their inner self. Every chapter contains nuggets of wisdom that I needed to hear. Sharing her personal stories gives the reader permission to also be vulnerable and honest both with themselves and others. You will probably laugh out loud. You may cry at times. You will definitely enjoy this latest book from Jen Hatmaker!

Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire is a bold and inspirational book that every woman can relate to. Jen Hatmaker's writing is authentic and it really helps to get her point across without being 'preachy'. This book is all about finding out what we want, why we want it, and what has been holding us back.

This is my first time reading one of Jen's books and I loved her attitude. She is open and honest because she wants everyone to grow and follow their path. She is the perfect example of women supporting women. I learned more about her spirituality and how that has played a role in her personal and professional life. I am a Christian and can understand why she felt certain ways. For example, I feel like I can't say no because if I don't then that would be too mean. She helped me realize that it isn't healthy to always say yes. Saying no is okay and no woman should feel guilty about it.

I truly loved reading this book because it's so enlightening. It felt like Jen was a friend and she was going to do her best to use her experiences to help me so that I wouldn't have to feel the lows she felt. It is so rare to see someone tell their struggles so that you don't make the same mistakes. I appreciate her honesty and kindness. I know that she went through it because no one gave her the guide on how to handle certain situations. She is paving the way for so many!

I give Fierce, Full, and Full of Fire 5 stars. Jen Hatmaker gives us strategies to live life and have the confidence to go after our dreams no matter how large they may be. I'm inspired, motivated, and impressed.

Got a dream? Show up for it."

This is the type of book where you start to dog-ear a page or two, or nineteen...and then you break out a highlighter...and realize you are highlighting so much and you don't want to lose track of all this great wisdom... so you break out the post-it notes and your book looks like a hot mess by the end...but your heart is full.

There are very few books I have found that has that magical combination of advice mixed with wisdom, humor, and honesty. This book nails them all.

Broken down into sections, FFF explores:
Who I am
What I need
What I want
What I believe
and
How I connect

The book dives into our own personal acceptance of these strategies and how it impacts the way we live. Jen encourages us to explore the reasons we, as women, pretend "everything is FINE" (totally not ever fine) and offers wisdom on becoming more authentic to who you truly are. Jen weaves in years of her own personal anecdotes and her struggles on how she has come full circle to be the strong woman she is today. “There is so much good handwoven into every human person. Such beauty. So many gifts to be spilled generously onto the rest of us. We must show up truthfully because it is in the diversity of our souls this world receives all it needs."

I was honored to be part of the Harper Collins launch team and help spread the love for a book where I so deeply believe in its message! I received an ARC of the book but also bought the audio version because I loved it so much I wanted to take her words with me when I am on the go!

To me, this is Jen Hatmaker’s best book yet. She really lays out her feelings and her struggles and her experience and her hopes here, and my gosh it is GOOD.

Jen divides the book up into sections like: Who I Am, What I Need, What I Want, What I Believe, and How I Connect. There are a few chapters in each of these sections that talk about things like community, friendship, body image, things like that. Jen makes it very clear that some chapters will resonate with us more than others and that this will vary from person to person, and I 100% agree with that. I also think it may surprise everyone when they find which parts of the book speak loudest to their hearts.

For example, I enjoyed the chapters about community and the value of good friendships the most. I also really loved how Jen describes three different types of women (Mega, Mezzo, and Modest Women) and how the world needs all of us, no matter where we fall along that spectrum.

When I got to Chapter 3, which Jen calls “I Am Strong In My Body”: THIS is the part of the book that I have read a hundred times already, and it has resulted in tears every single time. Apparently I have more feelings about my own physical self than I realize. Jen shares a suggestion by her friend and fellow author Hillary McBride that we talk and think about our bodies with the word “she” rather than “it” and OH MY GOSH. Such a great idea! Such wonderful perspective! What a concept, to be kinder to our own selves! It seems like we should already know this, but we will never stop needing to hear it.

Yes, a lot of the information included in here seems like stuff we ought to already know or things we should already do. But what makes this book special is that this book, these suggestions, are things that Jen has already examined in her life-whether by her own choice or because she was forced to-and so her thoughts and opinions feel real and robust and credible.

Many of us that like to read these Christian nonfiction/self help/memoir books have encountered a few that feel a little hollow on the inside, like regurgitated blog posts. But this one does not. It is really wonderful. I’ve already read it, and now I’m listening to it. I’ve gone back and reread parts. I’ve highlighted SO MUCH, my copy almost looks ridiculous. But I think there is something in here for every one of us.