Glennon Doyle

Glennon Doyle is an American author and activist born in 1976, who gained prominence through her memoirs and online presence. Her most notable works include the bestsellers "Untamed," "Love Warrior," and "Carry On, Warrior," which explore themes of personal transformation, relationships, and social justice. Starting as a blogger in 2009 with Momastery, Doyle built a significant following by sharing candid accounts of her experiences with addiction, mental health, and family life. She later founded Together Rising, an all-women-led nonprofit organization that has raised over $25 million for people in crisis. Doyle's work often addresses her personal journey, including her recovery from bulimia and addiction, her divorce from Craig Melton, and her subsequent marriage to soccer star Abby Wambach. Her 2020 memoir "Untamed" became a #1 New York Times bestseller and was selected for Reese Witherspoon's Book Club. The author's influence extends beyond writing through her activism work, particularly in areas of LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, and family advocacy. Doyle frequently speaks at major events and maintains an active social media presence where she continues to address social issues and personal growth.

Readers connect with Doyle's raw honesty about marriage, motherhood, addiction, and sexuality. Many appreciate her vulnerable writing style and messages about self-discovery, with fans calling her work "life-changing" and "permission to live authentically." Fans value her takes on breaking free from societal expectations and her ability to articulate complex emotions about relationships and identity. Multiple reviews mention crying while reading and feeling "seen." Critics find her writing self-absorbed and privileged, saying she overthinks basic life experiences. Some readers describe her tone as preachy and note that her advice focuses mainly on upper-middle-class white women's perspectives. Ratings across platforms: Untamed: 4.0/5 on Goodreads (392K ratings), 4.6/5 on Amazon (37K ratings) Love Warrior: 4.1/5 on Goodreads (137K ratings) Carry On, Warrior: 4.1/5 on Goodreads (78K ratings) Most critical reviews mention her writing becoming repetitive across books and overuse of metaphors.

Untamed (2020) A memoir exploring the author's journey of self-discovery after divorcing her husband and falling in love with soccer player Abby Wambach, examining societal expectations and personal transformation.

Love Warrior (2016) A memoir detailing the author's experiences with marriage, infidelity, and personal crisis while examining themes of intimacy and self-worth.

Carry On, Warrior: Thoughts on Life Unarmed (2013) A collection of essays derived from the author's blog posts about motherhood, addiction recovery, and finding authentic ways to live.

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