10 books every woman should read and why

Unlike in the past, where women were not empowered enough, today women have started owning leading seats and thereby, the need for responsible ones has aggravated more than ever. And that is the reason today I decided to talk about the most intimating and thoughtful books every women should

1. The diary of Young girl by Anne Frank

The diary of a young girl

Genre: Autobiographical , Inspirational 

The Diary of a Young girl, a story of young Jewish girl who hides with her family for two years during the Nazi Occupation of Netherlands. The heartbreaking story is bound to break your heart. With it's tragic events, it makes us realize the impact of hardships and the powers it can elicit in one being.

Why

To explore the Nazi Era and sufferings of people of that time, for school project, just general knowledge or even for the sake of your love for reading, this book will take you to some other time and make you see terror through innocent lives.

2. I know why the caged birds sing by Maya Angelou

 

I know why the caged birds sing

 

Genre: Autobiography 

Her Journey may not be damn thrilling like fictional character's we often read about, but with it's theme revolving around identity, racism, rape, and literacy, this reality based story would definitely put you in multiple shoes to analyse world through their eyes and live their traumas and joys.

Why

 For the most thrilling adventure and life saving advises.

3. Persepolis by Marijane Satrapi

 

Persepolis

Genre: Memoir, autobiography 
A haunting yet humorous memoir of a young girl in Iran by Marjane Satrapi, who lives in Iran in era of Iran-Iraq War. An insight of war and crime through a little girl's perspective. This book is heartbreaking and promising in every sense.

Why

Reviving the experience of Iran-Iraq War and Revolution and all the hardships, this book gives us the intimate glimpse into the world of Iran and how it feels to go through such warships.

 

4. We should all be feminists by Chimmamanda Adichie

 

We all should be feminists

Genre: Essay, Feminism

 

Why

Powerfully brief and simply impactful book, which should must be read my men and women to better understand the concept and bust all the myths or misunderstandings.

5. Nice girls don't get rich by Lois P Frankel

Nice girls don't get rich: 75 avoidables mistakes women make with money 

Genre: Self Help Book, Inspirational 

Nice girls don't get rich: 75 avoidable mistakes women make with money, is a book busting all the myths about women and dictating the wrong taught things which hinders their financial growth. From co-dependency to playing safe or hating maths, it is all what we need to know.

Why

For the best financial advices and to ensure that you are taking the safe path while using your money.

6. The age of innocence by Edith Wharton

The Age of Innocence

Genre: Novel, Fiction, Romance 

The story of unhappy groom, Newland Archer, who marries the pampered daughter of one of the New York’s most prestigious families, but later soon regrets it. This is the story of his troubled marriage which clashes due to societal moral codes and manners.

 

Why

A great book to wake us up to the societal expectations from another astounding perspective. It makes us realize how, at times, one is expected to react and think in specific way.

7. The handmaid's tale by Margaret Atwood

The Handmaid's tale

Genre: Speculative fiction, Science Fiction, Dystopian

The book which is included in almost every must-read books list, is Atwood’s brilliant work of feminist dystopia. It is the tale of Offred, a woman subjugated, legally raped, and forced to make impossible decisions under the reign of a petrifying fanatic religious cult in the wake of a fertility collapse.

Why

With it's impactful story and tragedies, one realizes the importance of freedom and free will and what powers it beholds.

8. Jane Eyre by Charlotte bronte

Jane Eyre

Genre: Gothic fiction, Romance,Victorian Literature.

If you love strong and powerful women, then this story is definitely for you. The story of Jane Eyre, the woman who experiences strangest happenings in her new home: weird noises, mysterious fires, and dark secrets. As she explores those secrets, she falls in love from head to toe for her employer, Mr. Rochester. The love story takes unique track and story is enriched with thrill and intimacy of first-person narrative, giving readers insight of all kinds of fears and feelings.

Why

A simple story of love and suspense which one would enjoy whilst learning a lot of things about past era.

9. You are a Badass by Jen Sincero

You're a badass: How to stop doubting your greatness and 
start living an awesome life

Genre: Self-Help Book

A self guide book with most convincing talks about everyday issues, a must read for one dealing with insecurity issues and societal judgements.

Why

It is highly recommended for people seeking some source to regain their confidence and troubling with basic life matters.

10. More than enough by Elaine Welteroth

More than enough: Claiming space for who you are

Genre: Self-Help, Autobiographical 

Instant New York times bestseller winner of the 2020 NAACP image award for outstanding literary work, memoir by Eliane, and her story about discovering and trusting oneself to realizing worth, and other issues like misogynoir, codependency, and class culture.

 

Why

You may be doubtful about this one considering dozen of books already on such topics, but trust me Elaine's clear story line and breezy writing has so much to offer other than just vague advises. Give it a try and I assure you, You won't regret it!

 

 You can get all the books from international store, Amazon or national Liberty book store.