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Untamed: Stop Pleasing, Start Living by Glennon Doyle

53 reviews

jadencove's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense fast-paced

5.0

read this book !!
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hello_lovely13's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.25

At least 1/3 of the book surrounds parenting, so, as someone that knows that they don't want to have children, I was not as interested in those parts. However, the core of the book is about learning to trust yourself (your "knowing"), and though that sometimes led to stories centered in parenting, it could also be applicable to other relationships as well (including with yourself). There was also interesting discussions surrounding racism and activism, including current events (which are unfortunately still relevant). The structure of the book was in a vignette style, resulting in it being compulsively bingeable (as well as short chapters!). My mind wondered often while reading, but I was still at least vaguely interested most of the time; there were a few moments that got me emotional. The effect was pleasantly inspiring, while also encouraging self-reflection and growth.
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halefa's review against another edition

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challenging funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

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melanielk's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced

5.0

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erinmassey23's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced

2.5

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mariabacterium's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.25

This book couldn’t have arrived at a better time in my life. While the writing can come across as preachy, as soon as I set aside my hesitations with the language being used, it became much more relatable and eye-opening for me. There were chapters I had to reread, simply because what she was saying resonated and I wanted to soak it all in. She writes so candidly, humorously, and beautifully about her experiences and brings up some difficult but important questions centered around spirituality, sexuality, and race. I appreciate her approach. 
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blueyogi's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

4.0

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mmccue1997's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.75

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beebowbabe's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

Glennon Doyle has the unique ability to see inside my (and clearly many others') mind and heart. This book is raw and beautiful and challenges you to be the best version of yourself. 
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clynns's review against another edition

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Girl boss feminism isn’t my thing. 
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