When celebrities as popular as Adele tweet, comment, or post pictures of their favorite books, they give us a glimpse into what they read and what they like, but also they hint at what could be the next big bestseller (if it’s not a hit already).
In Adele’s case, the singer shared an Instagram post where she talks about how important one specific book was to her recently, and people paid attention especially because of her amazing physical transformation, which got everyone talking about her on social media.
But beyond the headlines that praise or criticize her, it’s interesting to take a look at the book itself and what she said about it: Glennon Doyle’s Untamed: Stop Pleasing, Start Living, which, apparently, was fundamental to Adele’s inner transformation.
“If you’re ready - this book will shake your brain and make your soul scream. I am so ready for myself after reading this book! It’s as if I just flew into my body for the very first time.”
So begins Adele’s post, where she describes how the book helped her deal with stress and confusion in order to reclaim herself and be responsible for her own happiness and freedom.
What is Untamed: Stop Pleasing, Start Living about?
Glennon Doyle’s book is a sort of self-help memoir that gives readers a personal life story where they can find the tools they need to liberate themselves and not depend on anyone to find their happiness.
“There is a voice of longing inside every woman. We strive so mightily to be good: good mothers, daughters, partners, employees, citizens, and friends. We believe all this striving will make us feel alive. Instead, it leaves us feeling weary, stuck, overwhelmed, and underwhelmed. We look at our lives, relationships, and world, and wonder: Wasn’t it all supposed to be more beautiful than this?”
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Doyle has built a career for herself not only as a writer, but also as a motivational speaker, and she also has her own non-profit organization, called Together Rising, which works with women, families and children in need. Doyle has made it to the New York Times bestsellers list and, of course, Oprah’s book club.
Throughout the book, she shares painful personal experiences, such as dealing with eating disorders, addiction, being a mother, her first marriage, infidelity, and her new marriage to a football star.
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Her goal in telling her life story is helping other women realize that they don’t have to be traditional, submissive women anymore who put others and their interests before themselves. On the contrary, they should reclaim their self and their strength to make their lives better and leave pain behind.
Of course, this kind of book is not for everyone, and some might find it too “self-help-y,” but what is true is that Doyle’s story has touched the lives of many readers, including Adele, and inspired them to make a positive change in their lives. So, who knows? You might be next.
All images from Adele's Instagram
