Get inspired with the best books by Glennon Doyle

If you’re a reader who enjoys powerful memoirs and essays about love, life, and overcoming struggles, then you may have heard of Glennon Doyle. The New York Times bestselling author has gained a dedicated following for her raw and honest storytelling. While many may know her for her New York Times bestseller Untamed, she has several other books worth exploring.

This article will look at the best books by Glennon Doyle.

Who is Glennon Doyle?

Glennon Doyle is an American author, activist, and speaker born on March 20, 1976, in Burke, Virginia. She graduated from James Madison University and began her career as a teacher before she started writing full-time.

Her non-fiction books focus on family, motherhood, personal development, addiction, recovery, and self-discovery themes. In 2009, she founded the online community Momastery. It has since evolved into Together Rising, a non-profit organization that helps women and children in need.

Her books have been critically acclaimed and widely popular, earning her a spot on the Oprah Winfrey book club and numerous other accolades. Some quick facts about Doyle include:

• Glennon Doyle began her writing career in 2009 when she started the blog Momastery.
• Her first book, Carry On, Warrior, came out in 2013, and her second book, Love Warrior, was released in 2016 and landed on the Oprah’s Book Club 2.0.
• A TV series based on the Untamed book is in the works by J. J. Abrams’s production company. Sarah Paulson will likely play the lead role.
• Doyle launched a podcast in May 2021 called We Can Do Hard Things featuring her wife and sister.
• Doyle has appeared on the Together Live Tour and featured in numerous publications such as The Oprah Magazine and The Atlantic.
• She has won several awards, including Best All-Around at Social Media in 2014 by Parents magazine, and made it on the Fast Company Queer 50 list in 2021.
• Doyle has a substantial online following, with over two million Instagram followers and 319,000 followers on Twitter.
• She hosts the We Can Do Hard Things podcast.

The best Glennon Doyle books

Here are some of Glennon Doyle’s must-read books that are inspiring, life-changing, and great support in weathering difficult times:

Untamed

In Reese’s Book Club favorite, Untamed, Glennon Doyle presents a heartfelt, entertaining memoir that delivers a stirring call to action. Doyle’s story follows her journey to discovering that responsible motherhood does not mean sacrificing oneself for their child. It means showing them how to live life to its fullest.

She reflects upon her experiences navigating divorce, creating a new blended family, and understanding that a family’s health is not determined by its structure but by each member’s willingness to bring their authentic selves to the table.

Finally, Doyle guides readers on how to learn to trust ourselves, set boundaries, come to terms with our bodies, honor our emotions, and allow ourselves to unleash our wildest instincts. This way, we can start living to the fullest, look in the mirror, and say: There She Is.

Love Warrior

Glennon Doyle Melton’s best-selling memoir, Love Warrior, is an inspiring and beautiful testament to the human spirit’s strength, courage, and resilience. Through her own story of marriage and self-discovery, Melton encourages readers to confront the pain of life and find the love that exists for all.

Love Warrior is a journey of discovery designed to provoke anyone looking for deeper and more meaningful relationships and a more honest and fulfilled life.

Carry On, Warrior: Thoughts on Life Unarmed

In her book Carry On, Warrior, Glennon Doyle Melton shares new and old stories from her blog, speaking openly and humorously about her triumphs and mistakes. She believes that by freeing ourselves from the pressures of perfection, we can stop competing and striving and make motherhood, marriage, and friendship easier.

Readers can find a witty and wise friend in this author who will motivate them to accept their flaws, use their talents, and carry out small acts of love that can bring about change in the world.

Get Untamed: The Journal

Untamed introduced a whole new approach to self-help and journaling, one that helps us break free from society’s expectations. In Get Untamed: The Journal, Glennon offers inspiring exercises, quotations, illustrations, and coloring pages to help us learn to trust our inner voice.

This revolutionary method encourages us to discard the restrictions of our age and design our own lives. Whether or not you’ve read Untamed, Glennon’s guidance will lead you to discover what to let go of and what to keep to build the life of your dreams.

Find Glennon Doyle on Speechify Audiobooks

If you’re a fan of Glennon Doyle‘s work, you’ll be pleased to know that her audiobooks are available on Speechify Audiobooks, including Love Warrior and Carry On, Warrior. Not only does the platform offer a vast selection of audiobooks, but it also has a range of features to enhance your reading experience. From custom playback speed to text highlighting, Speechify has everything you need to immerse yourself in Doyle’s writing.

You can also log in to check out similar inspirational works such as Speak by Tunde Oyeneyin, Already Enough by Lisa Olivera, and Keep Moving by Maggie Smith.

Soon, you’ll be listening to all your favorite books as audiobooks thanks to Speechify.

FAQ

What books does Glennon Doyle recommend?

Here are Glennon Doyle’s book recommendations:

• Walden by Henry David Thoreau
• How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell
• Wolfpack by Abby Wambach
• Know My Name by Chanel Miller
• Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino

What should I read if I like Untamed by Glennon Doyle?

If you enjoyed Untamed, you may also enjoy her other books, Love Warrior and Carry On, Warrior: Thoughts on Life Unarmed.

Other books that explore similar themes of self-discovery and empowerment include:

• Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
• Educated by Tara Westover
• This Will Only Hurt a Little by Busy Philipps
• Eggshell Skull by Bri Lee
• Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay

Is Untamed a feminist book?

Untamed by Glennon Doyle can be considered a feminist book as it challenges traditional societal expectations of women. Doyle encourages women to embrace their authentic selves and reject societal norms that limit their potential.

What is the setting of Untamed?

Untamed by Glennon Doyle is a memoir set in various locations throughout the United States, including Virginia, Florida, and Oregon.

What is the first book by Glennon Doyle?

Glennon Doyle’s first book is Carry On, Warrior, published in 2014.