The first book on Norton National’s Book Club docket was Untamed by Glennon Doyle. While we all know that the Norton National ladies aren’t book critics, you do know that we always have an opinion on everything. So why not let you know our thoughts?
Named #1 on the New York Times Bestseller List, Untamed is one of Glennon Doyle’s most revealing memoirs yet. This “coming of age” story highlights the triumphs and tribulations that led the author to who she is today. Someone who takes the hardships she went through and turns them into learning experiences, along with challenging the status quo of who society thinks she should be.
1. What initially drew you to read this book?
McCall: “The cover. I thought it was pretty and the book was highly recommended on Amazon.”
Katie: “The cover. I thought it looked cute and fit the style of Norton National.”
2. Would you recommend this book to someone else? Why or why not?
McCall: “Yes, it would just have to be selectively. I went from not liking it in the beginning to enjoying it as the book went on.”
Katie: “No. I feel like a lot of what Glennon wrote was a “poor me” attitude and blamed everyone else for her unhappiness. She never found the strength within herself to stand-up for what she believed or wanted out of life and put the weight on others to help her through it.”
3. Who would you recommend reads this kind of book?
McCall: “Someone who is interested in learning through the examples of someone else’s learning, likes an easy read, and is interested in the “self-help” type of books.”
Katie: “I personally don’t recommend that anyone reads this book if they are looking for a “self-help” or “motivational” book. I found that Glennon demonstrated several times how she went back and forth of not knowing how to please herself to no longer pleasing anyone.”
4. What do you believe is the correlation between the book title and the story?
McCall: “Glennon becoming “untamed” and was able to free herself and be the person that she naturally wanted to be.”
Katie: “The direct correlation between the title of the book and the story was the Glennon’s selfish tone towards others was brutal. I began to wonder if she had respect for anyone other than herself.”
5. Were there any quotes from the book that really stuck out to you?
McCall: “” We can do hard things.” It’s something that is relevant to a wide scope of obstacles in life, and easy to remember and remind yourself.”
Katie: “” We can do hard things.” In any situation, it is always a good reminder.”
Overall Score:
McCall: 4/5
Katie: 2/5
At the end of each month, check out our reviews for each book that we read that month! Up next? Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.
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