Untamed
Glennon Doyle
2020
This bestselling memoir explores the process of unlearning cultural conditioning and embracing one’s true self. Through stories of motherhood, identity, relationships, and personal transformation, Doyle challenges expectations placed on women — especially around being a “good mother” — and invites readers to trust their instincts and inner knowing.
Why It’s Included:
While not a parenting manual, Untamed offers powerful insight into the internal landscape of mothers breaking free from perfectionism, guilt, and cultural pressure. Its raw honesty and celebration of intuition align with a gentle, self-compassionate parenting ethos.
Who It’s For:
Mothers, caregivers, and anyone navigating identity, boundaries, and authenticity — especially in the context of parenting and relationships.
“Becoming a mother can mean discovering your new self - or a sense of loss for your old self. This shift can be lost in the focus on keeping small humans alive and thriving - or can be amplified or diminished by the influence of social media. This book takes a look on the standards we may be holding ourselves to.”
Further Reading:
Motherhood: Facing and Finding Yourself – Lisa Marchiano
Matrescence – Lucy Jones
