Books can be the best source of inspiration for everyone and especially for women. We all have our low moments when we need some inspiration to go forward in life or to believe in ourselves. I have read many books in my life and every book has taught me something and inspired me in one way or another. So today I am going to list down the 5 best books for women to read and inspire from. Go ahead and have a look at the following books to include them in your book bucket list!
1. Becoming
Author: Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama had released her memoire in 2018 and it instantly became a bestseller and deservedly so. The book has been written beautifully by Michelle telling the tales of her dreams, hardships, fear, and secrets. The book instantly connects with you as you see the author as your friend when she takes you on her journey from growing up and taking the title of first ever African American First Lady of the United States Of America.
It’s a must read for all the women as it is an inspiring tale on how Michelle thinks of herself as a daughter, wife, and mom first than anything else and lives up her life balancing all the roles.
2. We Should All Be Feminists
Author: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Feminism has definitely got a bad reputation and as simple as it is, most of the people still don’t know the true meaning of it. This is where Chimamanda comes with this brilliant book where she narrates her experiences with being a feminist. The author tells the world of the hardships of a woman in the 21st century and what being a feminist means in society. Her take on feminism in this modern society is definitely refreshing and inspiring.
3. The Source: Open Your Mind, Change Your Life
Author: Dr Tara Swart
There is something magically about fairy tales, isn’t there? Even from childhood we are told the stories of magic and science and how beautiful those were. Well, this book is exactly that magical fairy tale kinda story with a hint of science.
With this book, Tara Swart has described how we can use neuroscience concepts and achieve our goals and dreams. Tara uses some of real life stories as an example to inspire its readers to dream and work towards to make them happen. To do that, she has urged its readers to use the approach of visualization and bring the desired change in our lives.
It’s an engaging tale where we don’t feel lectured but inspired to bring the necessary change in our lives!
4. Eat Pray Love
Author: Elizabeth Gilbert
Eat Pray Love doesn’t require any introduction, it’s a bestseller and has been turned into a successful movie. Yet, if you are among the few people who haven’t watched the movie then this is your cue to read this book.
This book is personal to Gilbert where she tries to recover from her divorce. She embarks on a journey to rediscover herself by going on a spiritual journey across the world. This book allows you to go on a journey with the author and take away the best key points from her journey. It’s a self love book that is certainly inspiring and uplifting for women.
5. Years of Yes
Author: Shonda Rhimes
Shonda Rhimes is quite a popular name in Hollywood and you must know her as the creator of popular TV dramas Grey’s Anatomy, How to Get Away with a Murder and Bridgeton.
With her inspiring journey, she has many stories to tell and so many motivational tales for women. This book highlights the power of yes and how the author thinks this power can change the lives of women across the world as it did for her. She encourages its readers to become their own person and do things for themselves rather than waiting for someone to join them! It’s a fun read and an inspiring tale, which makes it a perfect read for women.
Conclusion
So these are my favorites picks when it comes to the best books for women to inspire from. These books have been written by some of the best personalities and they have been read by millions of people across the globe only to make these books best sellers and highly recommended ones. That will be all for now and I hope you get to read all 5 of these books and they inspire you the same way they have inspired me!