The books tagged in this list cover a wide range of non-fiction niches ranging from women empowerment to finances and everything in between. It is important for us, women, to know, learn and make the world a better place to live. The best part about this list is that all books here are written by women who are already making an impact.
1. Shark Tales by Barbara Corcoran
If you’re wondering who Barbara Corcoran is and why you should read this book, let me give you one good reason. Well, she is the lady who failed at twenty-two jobs and borrowed $1000 from a boyfriend to start a small company in New York. That small real estate company gradually grew to a $6 billion business.
Now that you know how determined, successful and passionate Barbara is, I’m certain you’ll like her inspiring true story too. If you’re still contemplating on whether finance will interest you or not, trust me on this, it should (period). Besides her story, Barbara also shares some amazing pieces of advice for us women in Shark Tales.
2. Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
If you are a creative soul, this book is pure gold for you. If not, this book will decipher the art of creative living for you.
Elizabeth Gilbert is the author of #1 New York Times Bestseller book, Eat, Pray, Love and the short story collection, Pilgrims. In this masterpiece, Big Magic, she stresses on how creativity is interlinked with creative living. The book also gives a lot of insight on how writers and other creative artists should bond with their creativity and leverage it to their advantage.
In this insightful yet lighthearted book, Gilbert also talks about inspiration and motivation to bring out the creativity from within. She stresses on the fact that creativity is within us all and that we need to overcome our fears to tap into its true potential.
3. Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
The CEO and Founder of the non-profit, Character Lab, Angela Duckworth is a genius in the field of character development. She is a professor of psychology and a competent non-I.Q. expert. Duckworth has been an advisor for CEOs of Fortune 500 Companies to the White House.
In this book, she talks about the potential of “grit” and how it is the source of success and not talent. In her analogies, Duckworth describes grit as a powerful combination of passion and perseverance. Her on-point examples and insights that she shares after interviewing multiple successful people, makes this book a must-read for all passionate women out there.
4. The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates
If you don’t already know who Melinda Gates is, she is the co-chair of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Founder of Pivotal Ventures. Besides being a successful businesswoman and philanthropist, Melinda is also a global advocate for women.
In this remarkable book, she shares the lessons she had learnt in her journey as well the stories of the amazing people she had met. Gates even highlights the power of networking and why it is important to uplift others around you.
5. More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth
The memoir of this successful woman who broke the stereotypes in the fashion and media industry, is a must-read for all those who want it big in the limelight.
Elaine, in her book, talks about how she dealt with the very common feeling of “not being good enough” and
made it to the top of the media industry. Besides being an author, Elaine Welteroth is an award winning journalist and the judge on the show Project Runway. Adding to her titles was that of the editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue. Her struggles to reach where she is today and the lessons she learnt on her way, definitely make an inspiring story.
6. The Women Code by Sophia A. Nelson
The list would have been an incomplete one had I not added this book to it. Sophia A. Nelson is a motivational speaker, corporate leadership trainer, an award-winning author and a journalist.
In this book, she talks about a timeless code that women should inculcate in their lives to make the most out of it. She stresses on how and why women should have a passion and help other women out. Reading this book early in your life is going to solve a lot of unanticipated problems.
7. Nice Girls Don’t Get Rich by Lois P. Frankel
Dr. Lois P. Frankel is a bestselling author, the President of Corporate Coaching International, an executive coach and a recognized international expert in the domain of leadership in women.
If that has already held your interest, the book is going to break down things that have subconsciously been taught to women that kept them from being financially independent. It helps you deepen your passion and pursue it proudly, as a woman. The book has in store a lot of insights that will help you to break the negative patterns in your mind and make wiser choices.
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