For the Love by Jen Hatmaker
For the Love is more a collection of essays, and random funny bits, centered around loving ourselves and loving others, rather than a unified book. I wasn't expecting that, so it kind of put me off at first, but once I got into the groove I found a lot it relatable and funny and occasionally inspirational.
I really enjoyed Hatmaker's voice. For a Christian writer, she is hilarious and hits on some of the exact things I feel. The book is pretty light overall, in part because of the amusing tidbits and asides. It's about loving others, near and far, but there isn't really much new in it. At the same time, her love of Jesus, of the church, of people shines through.
Some things that stood out for me:
"We need to quit trying to be awesome and instead be wise." (7)
"If it isn't also true for a poor single Christian mom in Haiti, it isn't true." (19)
Two of the later chapters were...