Untamed
By Glennon Doyle
The Dial Press, 2020.
Summary of Untamed book by Glennon Doyle
The extraordinary memoir of Glennon Doyle—mother, wife, and women’s activist—whose journey of self-discovery helped her overcome years of addiction, lies, and unhappiness and find her place in this world.
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What do you get from this book? Glennon Doyle’s heart-wrenching journey to free herself from society’s expectations and be happy
Everyone is born free, but cultural conventions and stereotypes lock us into cages before we reach adulthood
From an early age, Glennon felt her church used scare tactics to control her behavior
Glennon used bulimia and alcoholism to quiet her constant fears and inner turmoil
Having a child pushed Glennon to get help for her addiction and body image issues
To outsiders Glennon’s husband was the ideal man, but in reality he was cheating on her
Abbey Wambach came into Glennon’s life without warning, and almost left it just as abruptly
Leaving their marriage was hard, but telling their family, friends, and the public was far more challenging
Glennon was careful to ensure her self-destructive tendencies did not resurface due to the stress of new situations
Their family may not fit the traditional mold, but Glennon, Abby, and Craig have made it work
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Who should read Untamed book
- female activists
- men interested in women's struggles
- sociologists
- those stuck in an unhappy marriage
- anyone who feels unfulfilled by life
About the author of Untamed
Glennon Doyle
Glennon Doyle is an author, activist, and speaker who has been recognized for her work helping women live more fulfilling lives. She is the founder of Together Rising, a non-profit that supports women and families in crisis. Parents magazine awarded her the title of Best All-Around at Social Media, and she appears on Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of awakened leaders.
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