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!
Thank you for having this giveaway! Love her writing!
I would love a copy of the book, great give away!
I would love to read Jen’s new book.
Sounds like a great book. Thanks so much for the chance to have a gifted copy.
I can identify with the hormones – I have been on the verge of tears 3 times in the last week and I never cry! Welcome to perimenopause =)
I have this on my “to do list” to read. Love her books too!!
Just reading your description of the book brought tears to my eyes! I would love to win a copy. Thanks! Keep blogging, writing, and podcasting!!
Great giveaway!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Would love to read her book, thanks for the chance to win it. :-)
What a sweet giveaway…. I’m excited to read this!
Love to read both of your blogs. Thanks for the give-a-way! :)
I’d love to win. I can’t wait to read this.
You make it sound wonderful!
Thanks for the giveaway! I would love to win this book!
Pick me!! Pick me!!
And thanks Sophie for all the laughs you’ve given me! I’m so sure we’re going to be BFF’s when we get to heaven!
This is a new author to me so I would love to read this.
You both crack me up. I would love to win a copy.
Pick me! Pick me! ;)
I need this book! (As I am pretty sure all of us on here do.) Thanks for doing this giveaway!
I can hardly wait to read this book! Thank you for sharing!
For the Love, indeed!
I’d love to win a copy of Jen’s new book! I haven’t read any of her books, but have heard her speak and loved it all!
The topic of grace is a HUGE one in my life right now! Actually, a friend and I are beginning to look a lot into both the acts of giving grace to other and receiving it ourselves! Jen Hatmakers book 7 changed my perspective on what it means to truly live and love like Christ! I am hoping to get my hands on a copy of For the Love at some point and looking forward to reading it!
Heard Jen at If:Gathering… would love to hear more of what she has to say! Thanks for this great opportunity!
Thank you for the kind offers you do for your cyberspace friends!
I’m in desperate need of some grace right now, so that I may be able o extend it as it has been extended to me. Thanks for the opportunity.
Would love to have a copy.
I can’t wait to read her book, I would love to win!
Ooh pick me!!
A. You are funny and I will be back to boom ama
B. I wish I was friend with Jen Hatmaker and love her style…of writing…of living…of loving God.
C. I would love to have a copy of this book to keep and share with others!
Love Jen and her books. Thanks for a chance to win, dear Sophie!
I would love this. I pretty much laugh at all the things that come out of that woman’s mouth.
Sophie! Don’t for one second think about not writing! There is room enough for all! And you are a delight to me in every way! Of course, I’m kinda excited about the new Hatmaker book, too, and am raising my hand real high while exclaiming “pick me! pick me!” :) Thanks for your giving heart, and know I love you!
Yall are both funny! I wanna read this new book!
Yay! So excited to read this!
Sounds like a wonderful book! Count me in.
I’m in! :)
Looking forward to delving into this new book! Thanks for a chance to win a copy :)
Would love to win!
I just started following Jen on Bloglovin and am not familiar with her books. Would love to start with this one. Thanks, Sofie!
i would love a copy of Jen’s new book! Sophie, love your books and blog!
This is on my wish list! Fingers crossed – hope and grace are my favorites!
Dying to read this! I saw a quote a user had posted on Twitter and was already floored. Looks like a great read.
I would love to read this book.
Ooooh…pick me! pick me! Just finishing one of your books right now so I need something else funny and heartwarming to read :)
Pick me! Pick me!! Pick me!!! :)
Sounds like a great book to read!
I would absolutely love to read this book!!
For The Love of a good read, I’d love a copy! Thanks Sophie!
I have been waiting for this book to be released. I love her writing too. Thanks for doing this giveaway.
I could certainly use some Grace and Hope right now, I would love to read this book!
Can’t wait to read Jen’s newest book!!!! She is A.W.E.S.O.M.E.
Perfect timing! One last book before school starts back!
I’ve only read one of her books (7, of course) but I loved it and love her blog. Grace is much-needed in my life right now.
I would love to own this new book! Thank you!!
Love reading both of y’all! Would love to win!
Yes! Thank you!!!
I would love a copy of your new book to surprise my wife with!
I am so looking forward to this book! Though, as you said, it will probably signify the end of writing for me!
I would so love For the Love!!!
i would love a copy!
I am looking forward to this book and would love to win a copy! Thanks for a fun giveaway!
Thanks so much for the give-away!
Oh, this one is going to be good!
I just discovered Jen a few months ago and would absolutely LOVE to read her book!!!
I want to read this boom so bad! I would love to win!!
I would love to win a copy! And I totally understand a hormone induced cry.
Would love to read the book!
Thank you for this opportunity! So special.
XOXO,
Melissa
You are so fun. I want to be friends. :)
Oh. My. Goodness. For the Love!!!! Yesss!!! Yes, pleeeease!!!! And… umm… I totally get the whole hormones thing and all that entails. 43 going on 44 soon enough (too soon!!!)!! And boy do I love your heart!!!! Hugs & more hugs!!!
Oh I’d love to read this! Pick me!!
Hey Sophie, I would love to read Jen’s book! By the way, I stopped by my local Fresh Market to get some $2.99 lb ground beef, and they have raised the price by a whole dollar!
Love You!
Can’t wait to read this book!
Thank you, Sophie, for the opportunity to receive Jen’s new book. I can hardly wait! And as for you, please Sophie, do not stop writing. God has given you much to say and a wonderful, down-to-this-earth way of saying it that makes sense to all of us. I gave up my copies of your books to friends as gifts. We have giggled, cried and prayed together because of your insights and honesty. Thank you! We love you!
Would love a copy!!
More grace? Yes.
I am so in love with all of her books. Pick me!
Thanks for the opportunity to win! Excited to read anything you or Jen writes!
I almost missed it! Thank you!
Looking forward to reading!
Pick me!!!
would love to win a book you recommend so highly!
I would love a copy!!
Pick me pick me! I love Jen!
Looks like a beautiful book. And let me also say that your blog has a lot of grace. It is the last thing I read at the end of the day because I find your words to be peaceful and uplifting all at the same time. Thanks!
Wonderful giveaway! I’ll read this book even if I don’t win! ❤️
Can’t wait to read this!
Thanks for sharing this book, Sophie! My cousin over in Arkansas & I share books! :)
The book sounds like a great read. I am crying to at anything. too
Ooooh i have wanted to preorder this boook but my budget says “wait”…this would be a fantastic WIN!
Oh, I would love to read this, but not even sure I entered in time! :)
Yes,yes, yes. My tears will flow when I start to read. She is always so real!
I would love to win this book by Jen Hatmaker. She is one of my favorite authors, and I love to talk about “grace”. I have personally experienced God’s grace in my life especially this past year.
Love Jen Hatmaker! Her book, “Interrupted!” Was such a good & challenging read!
Pick me! Please pick me! Sophie, my family moved to bham one year ago this week. I’d never heard of you, but my friends from Georgia had you on their podcast ( be still be free). I loved you from that moment on. I’m not gonna lie…I totally look for yiu every time we are at church ( we go to Brook hills) or at Chuys!