Recently added to Oprah’s Book Club, Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle Melton has become a book of popular debate online. While this book is not for the faint of heart, we certainly recommend it to any woman who has ever had a trying time in their life.
A memoir, Love Warrior depicts Melton’s journey of self-discovery after many setbacks in life, including the disintegration of her marriage. Her own safety net, particularly her sister, will remind you of the person in your life that you can depend on and be thankful for in those moments of desperation.
What makes this book so engaging is Melton’s authenticity throughout every page. Whether it be her struggles with bulimia, alcohol, infidelity or divorce — there is no point in which she sugarcoats anything. While she has dealt with some pretty serious issues in her life, she makes her story relatable and it is easy for readers to apply it to their own times of trouble.
She is a devout woman who struggled to find her place in the world, and when she thought she finally had, she only incurred more setbacks. This story is familiar to any mom or wife who has only tried to do their best for the ones they love.
The story also speaks to moms of teenage girls, in particular. The portrayal of her struggle with eating disorders and her expectations of sex as a young woman is heartbreaking and certainly something that resonates with them.
While we would only recommend this book to adults, particularly mothers, it is a read that may break you down in the beginning, but offers a glimmer of hope in the end.
