Glennon’s most recent memoir was one of the best-selling books of 2020. His story of finding and accepting his true self resonated with many readers. If you’re one of them, here are ten other nonfiction books you might enjoy too.
10 Books to Read if You Loved Untamed by Glennon Doyle
1. beautiful little things from cheryl strayed
this is a collection of columns that stray wrote as sweet candy for riot, and his identity was not known at the time. his responses to readers’ questions are absolutely heartbreaking and honest. in these columns, strayed not only gives advice to the questioner, but also shares his own experiences. she doesn’t mince words and sometimes her answer feels harsh, but she always gives it with love.
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2. Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
I come back to this book once a year. I’ve heard other creatives refer to it as their bible and that seems pretty true to me. this book was one of the first places where I found a lot of ideas about fear in relation to creativity. I love her honesty and curiosity here as she tackles myths about creative life (like that you have to have a degree).
3. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck by Mark Manson
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the title is a bit misleading here! mark’s philosophy is not about not giving a fuck, but about being strategic with what we care about. he points out that it’s impossible for us to worry about everything all the time, and it’s also unhealthy. it shows us how to identify where we want to give our energy and where we prefer to conserve it.
4. Shrill: Notes From a Loud Woman by Lindy West
This collection of essays is a fun, thought-provoking, and forthright account of what it’s like to be a fat woman in America, particularly one that’s semi-famous on the internet. Lindy’s writing is crisp and well documented. she is honest and unapologetic about her opinions. her stories will motivate him to stand up for himself.
5. Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay
In this collection of essays, Roxane eloquently says many things that women think and struggle with. what I appreciate most about the way she writes is that she recognizes that she will not agree with her opinion, and expresses it anyway, loudly, forcefully, humorously and factually. she reminds us that we are all complex creatures. We don’t fit into a finely defined box of “feminist” or any other label that society tries to force on us, or try to sneak into.
6. Know My Name by Chanel Miller
chanel was first known to the world as emily doe. Brock Turner was sentenced to just six months in jail after he was found sexually assaulting her on the Stanford campus. her victim impact statement went viral after being posted on buzzfeed. In this memoir, Chanel reclaims her identity with her story of trauma, strength, and healing. he shows how his powerful words touched people all over the world and brought about change.
7. Buy Yourself the Fucking Lilies: And Other Rituals to Fix Your Life, from Someone Who’s Been There by Tara Schuster
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Part memoir, part how-to guide, this is a delightful book about the journey to heal yourself and seek a genuinely happy life. it’s funny, moving and wonderfully honest. Tara’s vulnerability in his stories inspires a deep connection with the reader because he reminds us that we are not alone. she covers all aspects of self-care and looks at all areas of your life, from your body to home, work, family, dating, and friendships. This book would be ideal for women who are new to the path of personal development or maybe haven’t even started yet. It is aimed at women who are looking for a partner and find their place in the world of work. however, it will resonate with any woman who has already gone through these stages.
8. This is the Story of a Happy Marriage by Ann Patchett
This collection of essays brings together pieces of non-fiction that Ann has published in various places over the years. she covers different topics from road trips, writing, dog ownership, and of course, marriage. these pieces resonate with me because she writes so honestly.
9. Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown
this is my favorite brene book. it focuses on belonging, what that really means and how we have to bravely show our true selves to belong. belonging is different from fitting in and requires vulnerability (which he focuses on in his other books).
10. Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
Although technically a memoir, it could also be seen as a personal development guide. McConaughey highlights anecdotes from his life with lessons and one-liners that I found inspiring. the focus of his stories is not his fame, but the way she followed the “green lights” throughout his life to lead him to happiness and fulfillment. the physical copy contains photos and notes that add to the reading experience, and the audiobook, of course, gives us his wonderful voice. I experienced the book in both formats and enjoyed it very much.
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