What happens when a woman stops being the person she was taught to be and starts trusting what she actually knows? In “Untamed,” Glennon Doyle turns that question into a candid, often funny memoir about reclaiming yourself. It’s the kind of book listeners tend to underline in their minds and quote to their friends.
Get the Untamed Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printWhat Untamed is about
“Untamed” is Glennon Doyle’s bestselling memoir about breaking free from the expectations the world hands women and learning to live from the inside out. Drawing on her own experiences with marriage, motherhood, faith, and falling in love again, Doyle reflects on how we’re conditioned to please, perform, and shrink, and what it can look like to step out of that conditioning. The book moves through a series of short, personal essays rather than one straight timeline, weaving honest storytelling with reflection on identity, courage, and self-trust.
It’s intimate, conversational, and unafraid to sit with hard questions about who we are versus who we were told to be. Doyle writes with warmth and bluntness in equal measure, making this a memoir that feels like a frank conversation with a friend who refuses to pretend. Readers drawn to honest, introspective personal stories will find a lot to chew on here.
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Why Untamed is great on audio
The Untamed audiobook suits the material especially well, since Doyle’s voice on the page is so direct and conversational that hearing it spoken aloud heightens the feeling of being talked to one-on-one. The short, essay-style chapters make it easy to listen in pockets of time, whether on a commute or a walk. If you connect with memoirs that feel like candid, spoken confessions, this is a natural fit for audio.
Who should listen
Listen if you love introspective memoirs about identity, self-trust, and personal reinvention, or if you enjoy authors who write with humor and unflinching honesty. It will resonate most with listeners open to reflection on women’s inner lives and the pressure to conform. You might skip it if you prefer plot-driven narratives or want a detached, just-the-facts biography rather than a deeply personal, opinionated one.
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How to listen to Untamed
Untamed is available on Audible and Amazon. If you’re new to Audible you can listen with a free trial, or buy the audiobook (also in Kindle and print) on Amazon.
Get the Untamed Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printFrequently asked questions
How can I listen to or get the Untamed audiobook?
The audiobook is available on Audible and Amazon. If you’re a new Audible member, you can start with a free trial and use it to begin listening, or you can simply buy the audiobook outright on Amazon.
Is Untamed fiction or a memoir?
It’s a memoir. Glennon Doyle draws on her own life and experiences, structured as a collection of short, personal essays and reflections rather than a novel.
Do I need to have read Glennon Doyle’s earlier books first?
No. Untamed stands on its own and doesn’t require any background reading. Fans of her previous work may recognize her voice and themes, but new listeners can start here comfortably.
Is the Untamed audiobook spoiler-heavy or okay to go in fresh?
Because it’s a reflective memoir built from personal essays rather than a single plot, there’s no twist to spoil. You can begin listening fresh and simply let the reflections unfold chapter by chapter.