We Can Do Hard Things: Answers to Life's 20 Questions

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of anti-gay bias, child sexual abuse, addiction, and substance use.

The three authors of We Can Do Hard Things bring complementary perspectives that strengthen the book’s credibility and breadth. Glennon Doyle, the primary voice, established herself as a leading figure in contemporary self-help literature through her previous bestsellers, Untamed and Love Warrior, which chronicled her journey from addiction and marital crisis to authentic living. Her background as a former teacher and her public advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, particularly through her marriage to retired soccer star Abby Wambach, positions her to speak authentically about living according to internal rather than external guidance. Wambach contributes the perspective of elite athletic achievement and public visibility, having been a two-time Olympic gold medalist and World Cup champion before retiring. In addition, her experiences of coming out publicly and recovering from alcohol addiction add depth to discussions about authenticity, letting go, and life transitions. As a former corporate lawyer and Legal Fellow with International Justice Mission in Rwanda, Amanda Doyle, Glennon Doyle’s sister, has worked to secure land rights for women and accountability for child victims of sexual violence.