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Untamed

Untamed

By Glennon Doyle

The Dial Press, 2020.

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A brief summary of Untamed

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.

Key insights in Untamed

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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
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Everyone is born free, but cultural conventions and stereotypes lock us into cages before we reach adulthood
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From an early age, Glennon felt her church used scare tactics to control her behavior
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Glennon used bulimia and alcoholism to quiet her constant fears and inner turmoil
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Having a child pushed Glennon to get help for her addiction and body image issues
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To outsiders Glennon’s husband was the ideal man, but in reality he was cheating on her
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Abbey Wambach came into Glennon’s life without warning, and almost left it just as abruptly
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Leaving their marriage was hard, but telling their family, friends, and the public was far more challenging
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Glennon was careful to ensure her self-destructive tendencies did not resurface due to the stress of new situations
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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

Women • 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 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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