Celebrate women’s history with women who truly changed the world
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Becoming by Michelle Obama – This memoir following first lady Michelle Obama talks all things about her: childhood stories, work, and motherhood. This book does a great job of letting the reader get to know Michelle in the most personal way.
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Ida B. the Queen by Michelle Duster – The story of the Pulitzer Prize winning woman who fought against racism and used her power to lift up those who were powerless.
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I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai with Patricia McCormick – New York Times bestseller for a reason: Malala is a Nobel Peace Prize winner, follow her inspiring story as she battles terrorism, stands up for women’s education, and truly makes a mark on the world.
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Maid by Stephanie Land – A New York Times bestseller, this story deals with poverty, mothership, and abuse. A truly inspiring tale to women everywhere, reminding us that despite the hardships in America, we can survive.
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Women Rowing North by Mary Pipher – Covers the issues that women face as they grow older, and how we can deal with them and use them to make us stronger. With personal tips from Pipher, this read is inspiring and relevant to many.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Last Interview and Other Conversations, edited by Melville House – We know and love RBG, her legacy will forever live on and this book is a great way to keep her spirit alive. Read through conversations of Ginsburg’s influential career to fight for equality.
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More Than A Woman by Caitlin Moran – Dealing with all things middle aged woman, Moran is relatable to almost any female in some way, somehow. This book is funny and witty, and sheds light on what it really means to be a feminist.
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The Women’s History of the Modern World: How Radicals, Rebels, and Every Woman Revolutionized the last 200 years by Rosalind Miles – A funny and relevant take on our trailblazing women who have done great things, this read is the best of both worlds: then and now. Learn about women dating back to the French Revolution and the women today who have made their mark.
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Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II by Liza Mundy – Another New York Times bestseller, described as “prodigiously researched.” If you love history, this is for you. Follow the story of the women recruited to learn code breaking and pursue it throughout the war.
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Dorothy Day: Dissenting Voice of the American Century by John Loughery and Blythe Randolph – Follow Day through her courageous protests, jail time, and speech, as she advocates for the poor, and fights for social justice.
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Fly Like A Girl by Mary Jennings Hegar – If you’re looking to be inspired, this read is for you. The story of Hegar doing all she could for her country, and saving lives is enough to change anyone’s perspective on life. Hegar fights for women and includes personal photos in this book.
12. The Girl Explorers by Zayne Zanglein – This story proves the point that anything a man can do, a woman can do better. These women were true explorers, making their way around the world, and making history while doing so. Follow women you know and love, such as Amelia Earhart, and meet new incredible women in this empowering telling.