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10 life-changing books every woman needs to read at least once
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items These books have the power to shift your perspective and inspire personal growth. I have read them all, and each one has changed my point of view in profound ways. These books have helped me better understand myself and the world around me, and have ...
This memoir by former First Lady Michelle Obama offers a candid and inspiring look at her life journey, from growing up on the South Side of Chicago to becoming a lawyer, wife, mother, and ultimately, First Lady of the United States
Becoming : The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller
This dystopian novel explores themes of gender inequality, reproductive rights, and political oppression. It is a thought-provoking read that can inspire women to think critically about their own lives and the society they live in.
The Handmaid's Tale : The iconic Sunday Times bestseller that inspired the hit TV series
This book by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg encourages women to "lean in" and pursue their career goals with confidence. It offers practical advice on how to navigate workplace challenges, overcome gender bias, and build a fulfilling career.
Lean In : Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
This memoir chronicles Cheryl Strayed's 1,100-mile solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail in the aftermath of personal loss and crisis. It is a story of self-discovery and resilience that can inspire women to face their own challenges with courage a...
Wild : A Journey from Lost to Found
This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel explores themes of race, gender, and identity through the story of a young African-American woman named Celie. It is a powerful and inspiring work of fiction that can help women to better understand their own experie...
The Color Purple : The classic, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel
This groundbreaking book helped launch the feminist movement in the 1960s. It challenges traditional gender roles and stereotypes and encourages women to pursue their own passions and ambitions.
The Feminine Mystique
This book explores how beauty standards and ideals can be used to oppress and limit women. It encourages women to reject harmful beauty standards and embrace their own unique qualities and strengths.
The Beauty Myth : How Images of Beauty are Used Against Women
This collection of essays by author and cultural critic Roxane Gay explores a wide range of topics, including race, gender, sexuality, and pop culture. It is a thought-provoking and insightful read that can inspire women to think critically about the...
Bad Feminist
This nonfiction book tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, a woman whose cancer cells were used without her consent to create the first immortal human cell line. It explores important issues related to medical ethics, race, and informed consent.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
This collection of essays explores the ways in which women are silenced and marginalized in society. It is a powerful and insightful read that can help women to better understand and navigate the challenges they face in a male-dominated world.
Men Explain Things to Me : And Other Essays