Free Audio Book : Untamed, by Glennon Doyle

Discovering your true self is a transformative journey. Deep within every woman resides a yearning voice. We often strive relentlessly to fulfill societal expectations, aspiring to be ideal partners, daughters, mothers, employees, and friends. We hope that this pursuit will bring us fulfillment and vitality, but instead, it often leaves us drained, trapped, overwhelmed, and unsatisfied. When we assess our lives, we question if it was meant to be more enchanting than what we currently experience. Yet, we suppress this inquiry, urging ourselves to be grateful and concealing our discontent, even from our own awareness.

Glennon Doyle, for many years, denied her own dissatisfaction. However, during a conference, a profound moment altered her perception. Gazing at a woman across the room, an overwhelming feeling of love enveloped her being, and three words resonated within her consciousness: There She Is. Initially, Glennon attributed these words to a divine source, but she soon recognized that they emanated from her own essence. This was her authentic voice, obscured beneath layers of numbing dependencies, societal conditioning, and institutional loyalties. Glennon resolved to cease abandoning herself and instead relinquish the world's expectations. She chose to break free from the shackles of conformity and live authentically, discarding the need for constant approval and embracing true liberation.

Untamed, a captivating blend of introspective memoir and a rallying call to awaken, encompasses the soul-stirring journey of Glennon Doyle. It narrates how she discovered that being a responsible mother does not entail sacrificing oneself for the sake of children but rather demonstrating how to embrace life fully. The book chronicles her navigation through divorce, the formation of a blended family, and the realization that the wholeness or brokenness of a family is not determined by its structure, but rather by each member's ability to embrace their true selves. Furthermore, it unveils the transformative power of setting boundaries, accepting and embracing our bodies, honoring our anger and heartbreak, and unleashing our most authentic, untamed instincts. Through this profound exploration, women are empowered to look within and proudly proclaim: There She Is.

Untamed serves as a beacon of courage, guiding us towards bravery. Glennon fervently emphasizes that the bolder we become, the greater our chances of finding fulfillment and joy in life.