Books like Untamed

A fierce, rallying cry to burn down the cages of societal expectation and trust the wild voice within. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Untamed.

cathartic
uplifting
intimate
fiery

01
Love warrior
Glennon Doyle Melton
An intimate, empowering memoir about breaking down the life you thought you were supposed to have to build the one you actually want.
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- cathartic
- earnest
- vulnerable
- empowering
02
Girl, Wash Your Face
Rachel Hollis (Event planner)
A tough-love pep talk from your most energetic, hustle-minded friend over a massive cup of coffee.
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- uplifting
- earnest
- conversational
- empowering
03
Braving the wilderness
Brené Brown
An empowering, research-backed journey into the psychology of true belonging and the courage it takes to stand alone.
Shares:
- uplifting
- earnest
- empowering
04
Redefining realness
Janet Mock
An intimate, unflinching, and ultimately triumphant journey of claiming one's truth and bodily autonomy against all odds.
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- intimate
- earnest
- vulnerable
- empowering
05
Wild
Cheryl Strayed
A blistered, blisteringly honest trek through the wilderness of grief toward a hard-won sense of peace.
Shares:
- cathartic
- earnest
06
Know My Name
Chanel Miller
A breathtakingly intimate and fiercely written reclamation of identity that transforms profound trauma into a testament of resilience.
Shares:
- cathartic
- intimate
- fierce
- vulnerable
07
She Said
Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey
A gripping, real-life thriller about the painstaking, courageous work of breaking a silence that changed the world.
Shares:
- cathartic
08
Finding Me
Viola Davis
A fiercely honest, deeply cathartic journey through profound trauma to a place of radical self-acceptance.
Shares:
- cathartic
- intimate
- fierce
- vulnerable
09
Becoming
Michelle Obama
An intimate conversation with a mentor who has lived through history and wants to help you find your own voice.
Shares:
- uplifting
- intimate
- earnest
10
Wild at Heart
John Eldredge
A rugged, outdoorsy call to arms for men seeking to break free from spiritual boredom and reclaim a sense of divine adventure.
Shares:
- earnest
11
Rising strong
Brené Brown
A compassionate, research-backed roadmap for turning your greatest failures into your most profound moments of growth.
Shares:
- uplifting
- earnest
- conversational
12
Forgiving What You Can't Forget
Lysa TerKeurst
A gentle, faith-filled hand reaching into the dark to help you release the heavy stones of resentment you have been carrying.
Shares:
- earnest
- vulnerable

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