Simple and Free: 7 Experiments Against Excess

Why do we pursue more when we’d be happier with less?In this updated edition of 7,NewYork Times bestselling author Jen Hatmakertells the story of how sheand her family tried to combat overindulgence-and what they learned along theway about living a truly meaningful life.

Simple and Freeis the true story of how Jen Hatmaker (along with her family) identified seven areas of excess-food, clothes, spending, media, possessions, waste, and stress-and made seven simple choices to fight back against the modern-day diseases of greed, materialism, and overindulgence. So, what’s the payoff from living a deeply reduced life? It’s the discovery of a greatly increased connection with God-a call toward simplicity and generosity that transcends social experiment to become a radically better life.

In this new edition, written not just for readers of faith but for everyone who craves a gentler, simpler life, Hatmaker shares how sustainability and generosity still impact and challenge her today. Annotated throughout with new reflections from the author, this book offers thoughtful insights on the vastly different world ofSimple and Freefrom back when it was first published as7, and considers the dramatically different space Hatmaker occupies now.Simple and Freeis funny, raw, and not a guilt trip in the making. Come along and discover what Jesus’ version of rich, blessed, and generous might look like in your life.