Untamed

 

By Glennon Doyle

Adult Non-Fiction

Reviewed by Deb-SCRL Office Staff

    We are always told not to judge a book by its cover, but in this case, I would disagree.  The cover of this latest book by Glennon Doyle is gorgeous, which is what caused me to pick it up.  Untamed is mostly biographical with a dose of self-help and is a fresh summer read.

    In Untamed, Glennon Doyle talks about her booming career as a Christian mommy blogger and motivational speaker.  The turning point in her life came when her marriage ended and, after a lot of soul searching, she married female soccer star Abby Wambach.  Doyle also discusses her past in the book, including her struggle with bulimia as a teenager and how she got sober.  A standout quote for me was: "When a woman finally learns that pleasing the world is impossible, she becomes free to learn how to please herself."

    I enjoyed Doyle's formal style of writing and I found it thought provoking and relatable.  I highly recommend this book.

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