Reading books not only enriches your mind and soul but let yourself immerse into different worlds and boundless imaginations! Moreover, reading inspirational books offers numerous benefits that can profoundly impact your personal and professional life, by emphasizing the power of positive thinking, and helping you develop a more optimistic outlook.
In this article we have curated15 inspiring books, authored by women, and we’re confident that selecting just one will lead you to explore them all. Happy reading!
15 Curated Books to Read
“We Are Never Meeting in Real life” By Samantha Irby
It’s a painfully funny collection capturing powerful emotional truths, from an ill-fated pilgrimage to Nashville to scatter her estranged father’s ashes to awkward sexual encounters to the world’s first completely honest job application, and more. Full of fun hilarious stories that will definitely stay with you.
“Citizen” By Claudia Rankine
Approaching racial aggressions from a new perspective with a lyrical unique language, Citizen is a powerful testament to the individual and collective effects of racism in our contemporary, ‘post-race’ society.
“We should all be feminists” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche
Its an essay that looks at how progressive feminism can be more inclusive. It argues that that we need to question long-standing beliefs and gender stereotypes that sustain inequality between men and women.
“Bad Feminist” By Roxane Gay
A collection of essays ranging from Politics to Feminism through Gay’s personal stories and thoughts. “Bad Feminist” is a sharp, humorous, and heartfelt examination of how the culture we consume shapes our identities, coupled with an inspiring call to action for the continued progress we must make.
“Thick… and Other Essays” By Tressie McMillan Cottom
A collection of insightful essays from womanhood issues to sexual violence to popular cultures. Thick is a honest analytical book that forces readers to think. In this book, she explores black womanhood, body image, and her experience as a southern black women academic.
“Well- Read Black Girl” By Glory Edim
It is a collection of essays about how American culture treats Black women. McMillan Cottom centers her personal experience as a Southern Black public intellectual, addressing topics such as the loss of a child, sexual abuse, body image, and beauty politics.
“The Source of Self-Regard” By Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison is one of the most important writers in the 20th Century. The book is a collection of essays and speeches concluding the essence of her life experience and inspiring people. In this book Morrison tackles contentious social issues such as the foreigner, female empowerment, the press, money, “black matter(s),” and human rights. She delves into enduring cultural topics, exploring the role of the artist in society, the literary imagination, the Afro-American presence in American literature, and, in her Nobel lecture, the power of language itself.
“Be Unapologetically You” By Adeline Bird
The title speaks for itself! It is a guide book for self- love and specially self-love as a woman of color. This book is about stripping away all the lies and misinformation you have accepted as truth. In doing so, you uncover your radiant crown of self-worth and wear it bravely, proudly, and fiercely. Because self love must be courageous and a deliberate act of defiance against anything and everything that makes you feel unlovable.
“You Are A Badass” By Jen Sincero
A self-help book about how to stop doubting your greatness and start living an awesome life. This book is all about embracing inner power and achieving greatness. It encourages readers to break free from limiting beliefs that hinder their potential. With a “tough love” approach, it emphasizes the power of positive thinking and the importance of manifesting desires. The book includes hilarious stories, great advice, and personal exercises everyone can do to have a better life.
“My Life On the Road” By Gloria Steinem
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem shares her experience on the road fighting for women’s rights in the 70s and 80s. This book is a captivating memoir that captures the Gloria’s decades of travel as an organizer, journalist, and feminist leader.
“In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs’” By Grace Bonney
Embracing female Entrepreneurship experiences by presenting over 100 experiences of women in different careers throughout the world. From tattoo artists to architects, women who made a change in their lives and believed in success. Through intimate interviews and stunning photography, Bonney showcases a diverse array of voices, sharing their triumphs, challenges, and wisdom. This empowering collection serves as a testament to the power of female entrepreneurship and creativity, encouraging readers to pursue their passions and build their own paths to success.
“Girl, Stop Apologizing! A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals ” By Rachel Hollis
This book is all about how to stop apologizing for everything you want or you don’t want! In this book, Hollis provides a clear, practical plan for setting and achieving goals, while addressing the societal pressures that often hold women back. Filled with personal anecdotes, practical advice, and empowering insights, this book encourages readers to shed their excuses, embrace their ambitions, and live their lives unapologetically.
“Women Who Think Too Much : How To Break Free Of Overthinking and Reclaim Your Life” by Susan Nolen-Hoeksema, Ph.D.
Overthinking is a common problem with many people. Thoughts do not leave us alone and our brains manipulate us a lot!
Susan Nolen-Hoeksema explains why women, in particular are more prone to overthinking and teaches you how to stop these invasive thoughts from taking over your life, gain confidence and live more productively
“Year Of Yes; How to Dance It out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person” By Shonda Rhimes
Shonda Rhimes, the creator of Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, found herself falling in the hole of routine, afraid to try anything new. Then she decided to get out of her comfort zone. For the next year she would say yes to everything that scared her. The book explores her life before and after this pivotal year. From her nerdy, book-loving childhood to her devotion to creating television characters that reflect the world around her, Shonda’s journey is both touching and hilarious.
“The Moment Of Lift” By Melinda Gates
Philanthropist, Miland Gates has spent the last 20 years travelling the world, meeting people, earning new things had lots of experience but her most concern was about how lifting societies up cannot be achieved while keeping women down. An inspirational book that will leave you empowered.
Authored by Yasmine Deraz