Lately I've been reading lots of nonfiction by women, and it's been quite inspiring. You've probably heard about all of these books, but I thought I'd share my thoughts on them.
Lean In: For Graduates by Sheryl Sandberg
I also own the original version of Lean In, which I found very interesting and motivational. There were parts that didn't exactly apply to me, but the emphasis on women asserting themselves was empowering, and when I finished reading this I felt like I could conquer the world. Sections have been controversial, and I suggest you google the book and read some reviews after you read it, because I didn't really notice it that much until I had thought about it for a while. The Graduates version includes essays and additional sections specifically for students. I haven't read this version yet, but as I will graduate university in June, I figure it will be a useful thing to learn from!
#Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso
This has been getting a lot of hype recently, and for good reason. I had never even been to the Nasty Gal website, but so many people were talking about this book so I decided to pick it up, and it is totally amazing. Again, some bits are a little more specific to a particular career path, but the contents are presented in a way that doesn't make you feel like you have to do everything Amoruso says. There are also little essays throughout from other women who have achieved success in a unique way. I really like that because it allowed for a variety of perspectives on a female-inspiring theme. I think out of all three books, this is the one I would recommend most. Even more than Lean In, this book seriously makes you want to go run a marathon or something.
Man Repeller by Leandra Medine
A bit different from the other two, this book is more of a memoir of Medine's life and the experiences that led her to develop her style and her website. It is told in sections that each focus on a specific piece of clothing and an event that shaped her relationship with fashion. It was fun to read about how much each piece of clothing meant to her, and Medine is such a good writing so I absolutely breezed through this one.
Have you read any of these books? What did you think?
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