Awake: A Memoir
by Jen Hatmaker
Why read it
It is an exceptionally candid, warm, and fiercely vulnerable account of rebuilding a life from scratch after sudden betrayal and midlife upheaval. Hatmaker blends deep emotional honesty with sharp wit and empowering reflections on female autonomy, untangling toxic expectations, and rediscovering joy.
Where to get it
For audio listeners in the Netherlands, the audiobook is narrated by Jen Hatmaker herself (featuring audio excerpts and guest voices from family and friends) and is available to stream or buy via Storytel, Nextory, Kobo Plus, Audible, Google Play, and Apple Books. Digital English copies can also be requested through the online Bibliotheek via Libby / OverDrive. For print editions, order online via Bol.com, Amazon.nl, or through independent bookshops such as Athenaeum Boekhandel and the American Book Center.
What to expect
The tone is conversational, heartfelt, resilient, and frequently funny despite heavy subject matter. It moves at an engaging, essay-like pace and is very easy to follow. Content notes: discusses marital infidelity, emotional trauma, divorce, grief, depression, and religious deconstruction.
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