Of Mess and Moxie

Wrangling Delight out of This Wild and Glorious Life

By: Jen Hatmaker

Narrated by: Jen Hatmaker

New York Times best-selling author Jen Hatmaker, with playful hilarity, shameless honesty, and refreshing insight, assures listeners they have all the pluck they need for vibrant, courageous, grace-filled lives.

Jen Hatmaker believes backbone is the birthright of every woman. Women have been demonstrating resiliency and resolve since forever. They have incredibly strong shoulders to bear loss, hope, grief, and vision. She laughs at the days to come is how the ancient wisdom writings put it.

But somehow women have gotten the message that pain and failure mean they must be doing things wrong, that they messed up the rules or tricks for a seamless life. As it turns out, every last woman faces confusion and loss, missteps and catastrophic malfunctions, no matter how much she is doing "right". Struggle doesn't mean they're weak; it means they're alive.

Jen Hatmaker, beloved author, big sister emeritus, and chief BFF, offers another round of hilarious tales, frank honesty, and hope for the woman who has forgotten her moxie. Whether discussing the grapple with change ("Everyone, be into this thing I'm into! Except when I'm not. Then everyone be cool.") or the time she drove to the wrong city for a fourth-grade field trip ("Why are we in San Antonio?"), Jen parlays her own triumphs and tragedies into a sigh of relief for all normal, fierce women everywhere who, like her, sometimes hide in the car eating crackers but also want to get back up and get back out, to live undaunted in the moment no matter what the moments hold.

©2017 Jen Hatmaker (P)2017 Thomas Nelson Publishers

Critic reviews

"The self-described low-grade Christian author narrates her own story. She provides anecdotes not included in the written text, which add more fun to the listening experience.... Hatmaker's use of sarcasm and self-deprecation is disarming as she tackles varied topics, making this book sound like a conversation with a trusted friend. Listeners should have a pen and paper ready to take down her recipes and helpful tips." (AudioFile)

Christian Brene Brown

I did not realize that I had downloaded a Christian book, and I knew nothing about the author. Similar flavor to Brenda Brown but without the researcher/academic vibe.

I loved the genuine quality of her story telling and her brass humor.

I find it unbelievable (from a psychological perspective) that she had nothing to heal in the respect to her parents/childhood. The idealized parent section was the only part that gave me pause.

But very enjoyable! I cried, I laughed, I'll recommends it to others.

Loved Every Second

I laughed. I cried. I felt the feels with this book. I love that Jen read this herself. It made me feel like she was my best friend and we were just talking. Highly recommend.

Funny and Entertaining

This was a easy listen. There are a few recipes- I wish when we purchase an Audible book, it would come with supplemental pages for reference material or a free Kindle book.
Jen narrates and her personality will make you laugh out loud. I appreciate her honesty and her perspective on life, family, and friends. #audicted #friends #self-effacing #humor #family #tagsgiving #sweepstakes

My Favorite book she's written to date!!

I absolutely loved this book to the core of my being..I laughed hysterically... I sobbed..I nodded in agreement..I felt gratitude in my heart for my friends family and child..her transparency was raw and relevant... I adored this book!!!

Truth!

Yes! This is truth, life, joy, messes, laughter, and love! Thanks to Jen Hatmaker for writing this!

Delightful!

Though much of the book relates to being married with kids and living in Texas (me: unmarried, no kids, living in Arizona) I still felt I could relate to so much if this book and was thoroughly entertained, encouraged and inspired. This is one where I’m certain the audiobook experience far exceeds the paperback; hearing these words with all the accents and emphasis was a delight.

Loved it! Healing to my heart!

I loved hearing Jen read the book. It healed my heart in places I didn't know were hurting.

I Need More

In Jen you feel like you've made a friend. There's truth you say, "AMEN!" to, lessons you learn & take to heart and grow in, and laughter you can't keep contained.
As a mom, daughter, sister, friend, wife and believer, this book touched ALL the places of my heart and opened so many great doors of conversation!

Jen!

I absolutely love all her books! I feel like she's part of my tribe! And I love getting to hear her voice read these books! So fun!

Found my soul sister

Jen is real and raw and says exactly what we’re all thinking and feeling. The sharing of her journey reminds us that we’re not alone on ours.