I have been emotional today. I’m not exactly sure why. But I knew that I was a little on the tender side when I was in a meeting this morning and someone asked me a very simple question about work – and all of the sudden I felt tears well up in the back of my eyes followed by a big ole lump in my throat. And then I was sitting there trying to say words while tears ran down my cheeks and all I could think was “WHY AM I SUCH A WEIRDO? I NEED TO FIND A GRIP AND THEN MAYBE HOLD ON TO IT, MY WORD.”
I still couldn’t tell you what made me weepy. So I guess I’ll just chalk it up to hormones because hormones are my favorite objects of blame and scorn right now.
Right after lunch, though, I remembered that I wanted to pre-order Jen Hatmaker’s new book, For the Love, so that I could go ahead and download the PDF and start reading (the book doesn’t release until August 18, but a preorder PDF download is available until July 15). Jen is one of my very favorite writers, and she’s also one of my favorite people. She’s crazy smart, deeply funny, and effortlessly encouraging.
These are delightful qualities, don’t you think?
I’ve been looking forward to For the Love since the beginning of the year, and I have said several times that I’ll probably want to quit writing after I finish reading it. I mean, I don’t know if you’re aware, but Jen really has a knack for this whole writing thing. It comes sort of natural to her. She just might have a future if she sticks with it.
Feel free to enclose the last three sentences from the previous paragraph in a complimentary pair of *sarcasterisks.*
Anyway. I ordered my book. Filled out the pre-order info on the For the Love website. Clicked on the confirmation email. Clicked on the PDF link in another email. Started reading. And by page xvi – not even the real page 16, mind you – I was in tears all over again. There is so much grace on those pages, y’all. And there’s also a whole lot of funny (I have clapped my hands more times than I can count). But there’s so much grace. SO. MUCH. GRACE. And my word – when the political climate and the cultural climate and the social media climate are chock-full of meanness and bitterness and impatience and anger, all that grace feels like a balm.
Because it’s hope. And it’s Hope.
Given all of that, I’m going to give away THREE copies of For the Love before the pre-order offer ends, but TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE, my friends.
SO.
If you’d like to enter to win, leave a comment on this post. And then tomorrow night – probably around 9:00 central time – I’ll pick three winners. I’ll notify those winners by email, and they can choose the hardback version or the digital version. Then I’ll order the books, which you’ll receive on or around August 18, and I’ll submit the receipt info on the For the Love website.
The winners will be responsible for responding to the confirmation email by July 15 and then downloading the PDF. I can’t do that part for you, unfortunately. But it’ll only take a couple of clicks for you to claim your PDF, and you’re going to get the biggest kick out of reading it. I’m just as carried away with it as I can be.
The giveaway is only open for 24 hours-ish, so remember that time, it is a-wastin’.
Y’all are in for such a treat!
By the way, nobody asked me to give away these books. This is nobody’s marketing strategy. It’s just for the love of For the Love.
See what I did there?
This giveaway is now closed. Winners have been selected by random.org and notified via email. Thanks, everybody!
I can’t wait to read it!!!
I’m always looking for a great book to read!
Would love to win this book!
Who wouldn’t love this book? Thanks for the opportunity to read Jen Hatmaker!
This book is on my list! I would to win a copy!
Love her books and yours!
I would love to win!
I love Jen’s books, and can’t wait to read this one!
Would love to read this!
Thanks so much for the opportunity! Looks like a wonderful book!
So excited to read this!
Just in time for my next summer read…
Dying to read this!
Have not read any JH yet but would read almost anything recommended by you Sophie!
Hi Sophie :) I would love to win this. I love you and I love Jen Hatmaker. Not sure if I can enter though as I live in Australia. Anyway thought I’d give it a go. Thank you for making my life brighter everyday!!
Who wouldn’t want to win this?!?!? Love me some Jen Hatmaker!!!!
I would love to give this to my mom!
Pick me!!
Thanks for being so generous!
Based on your recommendation alone I can’t wait to read!
This would be so fun to win! Either way, I’ll be reading For the Love! She’s hilarious and down-to-earth—as are you! We all know we’re not in this thing called life alone when people are just real. Thank you!
Oh I can’t wait for this book!!
Thanks for the opportunity to win this book. I am excited to read it!
You and Melanie are a gift of God’s grace too! I love your podcast, books and blog! I’m so glad I found you!
I have never read one of Jens boom but this one sounds good
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Thanks for an opportunity to win this giveaway! 😊
I would love to read (and have) that book!!!
It would be awesome to get a chance to read this!
Pick me!!!
I would love to win!
I can’t wait to read this book!
Can’t wait to read this book!
Would love a chance to read it!
I would love to win this! What a great idea to share the love!
Pick me. Please!
For the love of your sense of humor, taste in hairspray and giveaways, Id be honored to win a copy!
Would love to read the book!
Sign me up, please. I’ve never read any of her books but I’d sure like to after your glowing review.
For the love! You are so sweet! Btw I discovered your podcast a couple months ago and LOVE it!!!! I even got my best friend listening to it!!! Love you and Melanie!!! :)
Thanks you!! Thank you!! Thank you!!
Thanks for the chance to win—Fingers crossed!! :)
Can never have too many things to read. :D
Sounds wonderful!
I would love to win a copy!
“For the love of for the love.” Please, can you and Jen write a book together? Kthanks.
I can’t wait to read this book! Thanks for doing a giveaway for it.
Pick me! Pick me! PICK MEEEEEE!!! *waves hand frantically*
Love me some Jen Hatmaker!!!
Oh, I could use some of her wise words and grace right now (Summer =everyone is home)! You pod casts have been providing me some relief – thanks to both you and Melanie for sharing a little slice of your lives!
So much grace. Just what I need. I love Jen and would love her book.
Please please please!!!
I can’t wait to read this! Love her books and I’ve loved your books!
I can’t wait to read it!
Love you, Sophie! I also enjoy Jen’s writing. Looking forward to her new book.
I love Jen Hatmaker!
Your words are a gift. Jen’s words are a gift. Thank you for sharing with us!
How sweet you are! I would love this!!
Sounds awesome. Considering coming to dotMom from NC! I would love to see you in person.
Looks good!
I would love to relax at the pool with this book :)
Always the hormones. You’re not alone on that one. Or ever! xx
I’d love to win!
I’m emotional too because we are on the downhill side of our summer vacation.
Love your writing…and Jen’s
Man, I could use a big ‘ol dose of GRACE right about now…pick me!
I can’t wait to read it!
Thank you for sharing it!
Would love to read this! I’ve spent so much time lately looking for good reads.
Good morning. Thank you Sophie. would love to read Jen’s book.
I am so excited to read this! I think we could all use some grace.
Thanks for the giveaway….it would be my first time reading one of her books!
I love Jen hatmaker and would love to
Win her new book!! Awesome
Giveaway!!!
Could definitely use some grace right now!! Thanks for the giveaway, Sophie. Not to mention all the smiles your writing brings me!!!
Can’t wait to read it!
I would love to read this!
Can’t wait to read it!
I would love to read it. Can always use some more grace in my life!
Would love to win this book! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
Me! Please pick me! Pretty please!!!
Thank you!
Cannot wait to read this book!
Hormones = of the devil! I know they are good, but right now, at this stage, PURE EVIL.
I’d love to read Jen’s book!
Would love To win this and read Jen’s book!
Would LOVE a copy of this book!!
Thanks Sophie – would love a copy of the book! Love your books and your blog – I am always recommending it to friends –
Sounds like a great book!
Ooooohhhhh, pick me, pick me! 😃
Would love to read this!! Thanks, Sophie.
I just finished your first book last night – you make me laugh, simple as that. Thank you.
Such a sweet giveaway!
Fun give away and I’d love to read it.
Thanks for doing this!
Would love to win this book. Grace is such a wonderful gift to give and to receive. Thanks for your generosity.
Would love a good book to read, have just finished another one sitting in the hospital yesterday for my little getting tonsils out.
Love a good give away😊
I am so excited about this book! Thank you for the chance to win a free copy!
Love her writing style!
I’ve very much been looking forward to this book! Thank you for having a giveaway.
I would love to win! Sounds like a wonderful book!
*sarcasterisks* okay that is my new favorite word!!! Also, look at you Miss Marketing!!!! You’ve grown so much since the podcast! Can’t wait to read Jens book and hurry up and write yours already!!lol
So excited to read her book!