In Awake by Jen Hatmaker, she recounts the jarring moment in July 2020 when she awoke to discover her husband of twenty-six years was communicating with another woman. This revelation catalyzes a deep unraveling of her life — from her identity as a wife and mother to her grasp on faith, self-worth, and purpose. Hatmaker writes in raw, real-time vignettes across four decades, exposing the grief, confusion, anger, and solitude she faces as her marriage collapses.

Yet Jen Hatmaker does not stop at heartbreak. She navigates the painful process of reinventing herself, shedding roles and belief systems that no longer serve her, and piecing together a life rooted in authenticity. In Awake, she explores themes of faith, gender expectations, personal agency, and rebirth, inviting readers to witness a midlife renaissance that emerges from the ashes of loss¹.