What an honor — Oprah Daily named AWAKE one of “The 25 Best Books of Fall 2025”!
To be included alongside brilliant authors like Elin Hilderbrand, Malala Yousafzai, and Susan Orlean is surreal.
Here’s a little snippet from the feature:
“There is no better companion for a heartbroken woman than a great heartbreak memoir, and beloved wellness guru Hatmaker has turned the story of her brutal, blindsiding divorce into one of the most uplifting takes on reclaiming one’s life we have seen. A Christian influencer who made waves when she embraced anti-racism and gay marriage, this mother of five turned her COVID-era nightmare into an affirmation of personal power, of the importance of female friendships, and our deep need for joy.—M.W.”
Side note: I’m not sure I’ve ever been called a “wellness guru,” but if Oprah Daily says it, I’ll take it!
You can read their full list of fall picks here.
When I poured my heart into this memoir, I never dreamed it would be recognized in this way. AWAKE is about loss, rebuilding, and the hope that carries us forward — and to have it highlighted among such incredible authors and books means the world to me.
AWAKE releases September 23, 2025, and is available now for pre-order. I cannot wait to put this book in your hands.