Jen Hatmaker

[Anonymous]

Jen is in a real prison. Her lifestyle is increasingly dependent on maxing out what she can wring out of her tribe. But the large media deals aren't there anymore so it's more and more and more constant shilling.

Jen also desperately needs constant narc supply. The validation and approval of the masses is a drug to her. It's a terrible cycle, though, and very bad for one's health and ultimate mental health.

The money plus the fuel she needs is a bad bad combo.

But to stop it all and try to find a real peace in private is a sacrifice too dear for her to really consider, unfortunately.

[Anonymous]

So I saw the insta story about her preparing to a random lady’s book club.

Why has Jen reverted to talking like she has an audience of infants or small puppies? Everything is omg the best. Everything is soooo cute. Reminds me of Kylie Jenner is an uncanny valley kind of way.

But back to the video. Did she film it where she’s actually staying? The place looks so dreary, dark and ugly in the few snippets of the clip. Really makes me think she’s not doing well in general.

[Anonymous]

I agree about Jen. She has such warmth about her and was a great story teller. She also seemed much more humble and self-aware. I recall she had friends then too, but there wasn't this obsessive need to brag about all her friends and post girlie photos like a middle school girl who wants you to know she's popular.

In her earlier books, she wrote about her friends being very supportive to her in various, normal ways, and how they would band together and pool resources to help folks in their community, like single moms who were quietly having food insecurity or general needs, like dishes, etc. No fanfare, but just friends doing good work in the name of Jesus. Even her anecdotes about Tray and his pager were actually funny. But these were Interrupted and 7 stories- so I wonder if she changed editors after them?
What bits I read of subsequent books were just family stories and increasing braggy content, without much warmth or relatability or much of a point, really.

[Anonymous]

Why does she think it is so shocking and such a huge unbelievable deal that she is *GASP* attending a strangers book club? Because she thinks of herself as this giant celebrity, and thinks of her followers as lowly peons who will just DIE at the idea of seeing her in the flesh. And i guess (?) there are people out there that feel that way about her? But I think most people would see that video and just think she sounds ridiculous. Like, get over yourself sis, LOL. 🙄

[Anonymous]

Yeah here’s something no one’s ever done before: gotten an invite to a book club, and gone to it. Groundbreaking Jen you crazy yes-girl! 🙄

[Anonymous]

Heck, if this were 2015 and someone invited her to my book club, I’d probably be interested. I’ve never read any of her books but I’ve read enough of her online posts in the past to believe there could be something to learn from her experiences as a writer and published author. I think she would’ve had some interesting commentary on our book selection.

Yet, I’m almost certain that this current me camp book club followup post will be little more than a display of fake fangirling and new darling besties forever talk ala “we wept, we laughed, we danced”.

[Anonymous]

I wonder how much Tyler being non existent in her life is causing her to spiral. I think she’s like a lot of people who throw themselves into a relationship with someone radically different and the loudly tries to proclaim everything is wonderful despite dying inside.

I don’t believe she’s happy with a forever bachelor type of guy. And I think it’s slowly killing her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wonder how much Tyler being non existent in her life is causing her to spiral. I think she’s like a lot of people who throw themselves into a relationship with someone radically different and the loudly tries to proclaim everything is wonderful despite dying inside.

I don’t believe she’s happy with a forever bachelor type of guy. And I think it’s slowly killing her.

She has not interacted with his Facebook page in months. Even the Pride and music theatre appreciation posts.... and the one where he's going into a CAT Scan tube. Hmmmmmm.... Will he be making an appearance at Me Camp?

[Anonymous]

OH MY! Jen has now labeled herself an INTROVERT! Does she have any idea what the true definition of an introvert is? I do not think anywhere in the definition does it include that you MUST get attention in any and every way you can?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OH MY! Jen has now labeled herself an INTROVERT! Does she have any idea what the true definition of an introvert is? I do not think anywhere in the definition does it include that you MUST get attention in any and every way you can?

Yeah- this made me laugh too. No, Jen, you’re not an introvert. That feeling inside about not liking other people? That’s because you’re emotionally unhealthy and kind of mean.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why does she think it is so shocking and such a huge unbelievable deal that she is *GASP* attending a strangers book club? Because she thinks of herself as this giant celebrity, and thinks of her followers as lowly peons who will just DIE at the idea of seeing her in the flesh. And i guess (?) there are people out there that feel that way about her? But I think most people would see that video and just think she sounds ridiculous. Like, get over yourself sis, LOL. 🙄

That video was sooo uncomfortable to watch; she called them "cute" a couple times. So patronizing, an author with heart should have some humility.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So I saw the insta story about her preparing to a random lady’s book club.

Why has Jen reverted to talking like she has an audience of infants or small puppies? Everything is omg the best. Everything is soooo cute. Reminds me of Kylie Jenner is an uncanny valley kind of way.

But back to the video. Did she film it where she’s actually staying? The place looks so dreary, dark and ugly in the few snippets of the clip. Really makes me think she’s not doing well in general.

I had the same thought about the house she’s staying in. It looks dreary and sad - almost like this is a work trip and these are the accommodations that are being paid for. Why isn’t she staying on the lake?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: Just like Rachel Hollis and Glennon Doyle she pretended to be so down to earth and relatable years ago, but the ultimate message turned into gospel of selfishness.

They also are so strange about sexuality. Rachel Hollis needed us to know she was making out with Dave on a regular basis and having this amazing sex life, but turns out they were on the verge of divorce and he ends up self destructing with drugs and alcohol. I don't recall Jen ever talking sex until she was divorced and now she is obsessed with it and yet I doubt she gets any from her "boyfriend" who does not seem remotely attracted to her. Glennon seemed to hate sex and then she met Abby and it took years before she actually identified as a lesbian rather than something like "my sexuality is Abby" and she has podcasts that talk about intimacy and yet I just don't get the sense she has any interest in an act where you let go and lose control. I get the sense Abby meant status and more followers for her and someone she hoped she could control. Jen definitely is not in control in her love life I suspect that drives her nuts.

I do remember her posting something once. Something like she was making breakfast for the kids. Brandon walks in and maybe kisses her, and she asks “Babe, did we make out or was I dreaming? That was pretty hot!” In an effort to gross the kids out and also be the cool parents that are also still in love it’s each other.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why does she think it is so shocking and such a huge unbelievable deal that she is *GASP* attending a strangers book club? Because she thinks of herself as this giant celebrity, and thinks of her followers as lowly peons who will just DIE at the idea of seeing her in the flesh. And i guess (?) there are people out there that feel that way about her? But I think most people would see that video and just think she sounds ridiculous. Like, get over yourself sis, LOL. 🙄

That video was sooo uncomfortable to watch; she called them "cute" a couple times. So patronizing, an author with heart should have some humility.

i thought the same i.e. “they’re so cute! they’re so funny!” what the heck?

and the whole premise of the vid “can you BELIEVE i’m actually going to this persons book club? When i said yes they were all just STUNNED and SPEECHLESS!”

[Anonymous]

Her Instagram story says 'listen to Cody and I's full conversation'
Does she not know basic grammar?? As a college educated professional writer?