Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

Ongetemd leven by Glennon Doyle

20 reviews

k8lynn's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

4.5

this book makes me want to be a better me

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Eating disorder, Homophobia, and Infidelity

mariabacterium's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.25

This book couldn’t have arrived at a better time in my life. While the writing can come across as preachy, as soon as I set aside my hesitations with the language being used, it became much more relatable and eye-opening for me. There were chapters I had to reread, simply because what she was saying resonated and I wanted to soak it all in. She writes so candidly, humorously, and beautifully about her experiences and brings up some difficult but important questions centered around spirituality, sexuality, and race. I appreciate her approach. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Eating disorder, and Infidelity

Moderate: Racism, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Pregnancy, and Sexism

Minor: Death and Grief

blueyogi's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism

Minor: Lesbophobia, Mental illness, Infertility, Dysphoria, Drug use, Alcohol, Addiction, and Eating disorder

maeframe's review against another edition

inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Sexism, Racism, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Infidelity

savvyrosereads's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

3.0

Rating: 3/5 stars

Part memoir and part self-help, Untamed is Glennon’s story of self-discovery and empowerment.

I listened to this one entirely because I needed a “U” book for a reading challenge and I remembered hearing a lot about it a few years back. It was fine, nothing particularly groundbreaking in my opinion, and not really my usual type of read, but with some nice moments and takeaways.

This one definitely subscribes to the school of “girl boss” feminism, which is *fine* (lots of the time I subscribe to that school myself!) but can get a little grating in parts. I definitely felt like some moments were a bit preachy or over the top, but overall I get what the author was trying to do here, and it more or less worked well.

I wouldn’t go out of my way to recommend this, but give it a shot if it sounds good to you!

CW: drug use/addiction; homophobia; infidelity, sexism

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Drug use, Sexism, and Infidelity

trainreader's review against another edition

challenging informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Grief, Homophobia, Medical content, Cursing, Eating disorder, Lesbophobia, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Abortion, Body shaming, Death, Mental illness, Self harm, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy

therainbowshelf's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

4.0

This is described as a memoir, so I had to manage my expectations while reading when it turned out to be a collection of essays instead. Glennon shares a lot of personal stories and encourages other people struggling or dealing with difficult situations to keep going. Her essays are thoughtful, reflective, and aware. I read this a few months ago, and am having trouble remembering more about my initial impressions. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Addiction, Sexism, and Grief

jennabeck13's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Untamed by Glennon Doyle 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)

Genre: Memoir

About 330 pages

Women have been tamed for years. We’ve been told what a proper lady looks like, sounds like, acts like, etc. So what happens when someone challenges those expectations society has put on us? Untamed tells Glennon Doyle’s story of doing just that. Glennon ended her marriage to pursue the woman she fell in love with at a conference. That decision could’ve changed her life, her career, and her kids’ lives in an infinite amount of ways. Could it have been the wrong decision? Yes, but it proved to be the right one. Untamed teaches readers to ask challenging questions, trust their gut, and not live in fear. 

I DEVOURED THIS BOOK. Like literally couldn’t put it down. Glennon Doyle’s writing style pulled me in, and the topics she covered, the similarity of my opinions to hers, and her vulnerability kept me wanting more. I can’t believe it took me so long to read this book but I’m so happy book club brought it to me💜

I seriously think there are about 50 post-its in my copy highlighting amazing quotes. Therefore, I don’t think I can pick a favorite… but here is 1 of my 50+ highlights…. “Take good care of all of your selves. Fight like hell to keep yourself, and when you lose her, do whatever it takes to return to her.”

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Addiction, Body shaming, Misogyny, Sexism, Eating disorder, Hate crime, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Racism, Drug use, Lesbophobia, Police brutality, and Religious bigotry

parasolcrafter's review against another edition

emotional informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

1.75

this book was...fine??? i mean it definitely isnt revolutionary the way some ppl say it is :/ id say its a very shallow look at feminism; very surface level. there are some GREAT chapters in this book and some important things were said, but overall it feels like the author discovered feminism and is excited to tell ppl about it, as if we dont know what it already is? i dont know, it kind of came off sometimes like the author is treating the readers as if we dont know anything about it. and im sure this book is good for some people out there, but honestly a lot of the '''lessons''' we're taught about in this book is stuff i already dismantled inside myself when i was an older child/young teen. i didnt learn much from this book, really; its not bad, i guess, just definitely not for me. still gets a low rating though because i felt like the author was talking to me like i was a child.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Misogyny, Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Ableism, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Eating disorder, Grief, Homophobia, Infidelity, Lesbophobia, and Pregnancy

deetabz's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Addiction, Bullying, Misogyny, Alcoholism, Grief, Alcohol, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Pregnancy, Homophobia, Infidelity, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, Xenophobia, Racism, and Sexism

Minor: Fatphobia, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Gun violence, Police brutality, and Sexual content