Untamed by Glennon Doyle Read-Alikes

Love Warrior

A Memoir

by Melton, Glennon Doyle

Book - 2016

Before the release of Untamed, this was Doyle’s most popular book! In her first marriage, Glennon Doyle thought she had it all: successful career, beautif...Show more Before the release of Untamed, this was Doyle’s most popular book! In her first marriage, Glennon Doyle thought she had it all: successful career, beautiful children, a loving husband. She would find out, however, that he had been unfaithful. In Love Warrior, Doyle explores how she grappled with this, especially when compounded with other struggles. Although later Doyle comes out as a lesbian and leaves her heterosexual marriage, this memoir is still poignant and powerful. Show less

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We Have Always Been Here

A Queer Muslim Memoir

by Habib, Samra

Book - 2019

In We Have Always Been Here, Samra Habib tells us about growing up queer and Muslim in Pakistan as well as her experience coming to Canada as a refugee wi...Show more In We Have Always Been Here, Samra Habib tells us about growing up queer and Muslim in Pakistan as well as her experience coming to Canada as a refugee with her family. She explores what it’s like trying to find a space for yourself, trying to find a place you fit, when the messages you’re getting tell you that people like you don’t even exist. Habib grapples with faith, sexuality, and family, when they seem to be incompatible. Ultimately, We Have Always Been Here is a powerful tale of authenticity, love, forgiveness, and belonging. Show less

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Tiny Beautiful Things

Advice on Love and Life From Dear Sugar

by Strayed, Cheryl

Book - 2012

Originally published as advice columns in the online literary magazine The Rumpus, Tiny Beautiful Things is a stunning collection of Cheryl Strayed’s best...Show more Originally published as advice columns in the online literary magazine The Rumpus, Tiny Beautiful Things is a stunning collection of Cheryl Strayed’s best work as Dear Sugar. Strayed is compassionate yet firm in her advice, following tough love with “sweetpea,” and further fleshing it out with examples and anecdotes from her own life. Infinitely quotable, Tiny Beautiful Things is honest, poignant, and intimate with a literary feel. Show less

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Bad Feminist

Essays

by Gay, Roxane

Unknown - 2014

Likely Roxane Gay’s most popular work, Bad Feminist is an essay collection that explores feminism, humanity, pop culture, and imperfection. In it, Gay ask...Show more Likely Roxane Gay’s most popular work, Bad Feminist is an essay collection that explores feminism, humanity, pop culture, and imperfection. In it, Gay asks what it means to be a “good” feminist and how impossible it is to live up to such a standard. From Girls to the first Black Miss America, Gay uses pop culture to show us that the key is thinking critically. Show less

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Rising Strong

by Brown, C. Brené

Book - 2015

None of Brene Brown’s books would be out of place on this list. As a shame and vulnerability researcher, the topics she covers will resonate with fans of ...Show more None of Brene Brown’s books would be out of place on this list. As a shame and vulnerability researcher, the topics she covers will resonate with fans of Glennon Doyle and vice versa. In this hopeful and inspiring read, Brown talks about what it’s like to reach the bottom and how to claw your way out of it stronger than ever. Show less

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The Body Is Not An Apology

The Power of Radical Self-love

by Taylor, Sonya Renee

Book - 2018

In The Body is Not an Apology, Sonya Renee Taylor explores the systems of oppression at work that place expectations and shame upon different bodies. Not ...Show more In The Body is Not an Apology, Sonya Renee Taylor explores the systems of oppression at work that place expectations and shame upon different bodies. Not only does she explore this on an individual level, but Taylor also explores how this impacts us collectively and how to radically move toward collective healing, love, and acceptance. Show less

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The Argonauts

by Nelson, Maggie

Book - 2015

The Argonauts is a compelling memoir about making queer families. In it, Nelson details her relationship with her fluidly gendered partner and their journ...Show more The Argonauts is a compelling memoir about making queer families. In it, Nelson details her relationship with her fluidly gendered partner and their journey through pregnancy. Not only so, but Nelson also ruminates on sexuality and gender as well as the institutions of marriage and parenthood. Show less

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Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies

And Other Rituals to Fix your Life From Someone Who's Been There

by Schuster, Tara

Book - 2019

By her mid-twenties, Tara Schuster seemed to have success in television. What people couldn’t see, however, was the depression and anxiety she had lurking...Show more By her mid-twenties, Tara Schuster seemed to have success in television. What people couldn’t see, however, was the depression and anxiety she had lurking below the surface. In this candid and funny memoir meets self-help how-to, Schuster talks about re-parenting yourself and the importance of becoming a “self-care ninja.” Show less

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