Female Furor: 10 Books by women for women

Tarandip Kaur 23 Jun 2015 updated the 6 October 2015 à 23:02

1/10
Leave Your Mark by Aliza Licht
Everyone knows Aliza Licht as the @dknyprgirl on Twitter, for her sassy quips and words of wisdom.

Taking all of that knowledge she's garnered over the years, working to the top, Leave Your Mark is an interesting read where you could obtain invaluable tips on communicating and building your brand.
All of which is peppered with a good dose of The Devil Wears Prada-esque moments. This, you won't be able to put down.
2/10
My Paris Dream by Kate Betts
If you've always wondered what the life of a editor is like in the fashion world then the best book to read on that would be My Paris Dream. Kate Betts was a former Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar editor and in this charming memoir, she details what it was like to rise through the ranks in the glamourous City of Lights. Essentially, it proves that with a little bit of passionate pursuit, you can get wherever you set your heart to.
3/10
Not That Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham
No one really needs an introduction to Lena Dunham, star of HBO series, Girls. In this book, Dunham continues to show her aptitude for her candid personality with a compilation of essays that highlight the struggles of growing up. Whether it's as endearing as falling in love or as nerve wrecking as proving yourself to men older than you or not understanding the need for your story to be told. We have to say Dunham sure knows how to work that mind of hers in a compelling and relatable way.
4/10
The Good Girls Revolt by Lynn Povich
Back in the 60s, women had it tough in any industry they stepped into. In journalism, women mostly stayed as researchers, barely making it as writers or let alone editors. That was until, the first female class action lawsuit was filed by female journalists and Lynn Povich was right in the front. In this book, Povich evocatively tells the tale along with personal anecdotes leading up to the dramatic revolt.
To end off, she highlights how even though the law may have changed, little is different in the newsroom.
5/10
The Woman I Wanted To Be by Diane von Furstenburg
Easily Diane von Furstenburg is one of the most inspiring and innovative ladies in fashion. She chronicles her childhood times to living the life as a young princess and eventually creating the symbolic wrap dress that went to become a statement piece for power and independence. Read on for an insight into what exactly was the woman von Furstenburg dreamt of being and she has established herself as a sartorial force to be reckoned with.
6/10
Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
While Sheryl Sandberg may be the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Facebook, she is nonetheless aware of how leadership positions for women in the US are few and far in between. In Lean In she highlights why there hasn't been more progress for women since the 60s/ 70s and how working women can reach their full potential. Along with inspiring and personal quips, Sandberg also describes how men can complement women in the workplace rather than working against them.
7/10
I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai
Not many teenagers are accorded the presitgious Noble Peace Prize award but Malala Yousafzai is one special teen. After being shot by the Taliban for wanting to go to school despite being stopped, she has gone on to ensure her voice is heard all over the world.
In this memoir, she details how her family was affected with the blatant assault and how she eventually went on to fight for her and every female child's rights to an education. It also highlights her father as a driving force to her passion, supporting her even though she may be a female in a culture where boys are preferred.
8/10
Thrive by Arianna Huffington
If the name rings a bell, that's because Arianna Huffington is the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Huffington Post. In Thrive, she makes a case for the need to redefine what it means to be successful in today's modern world. And that is especially after she suffered from a broken cheekbone and a nasty gash over her eye, due to exhaustion and lack of sleep.
However, while this book may not specifically be for women, it applies to women because we're more often than not tasked with upkeeping a home and working in the day, without any domain taking a backseat.

So from highlighting how we pile on the pressure in pursuit of money to managing personal and professional life and unplugging from time to time, Thrive seeks to give every one the push to look up from their screens and take a breather.
9/10
Bossypants by Tina Fey
No one does humour quite like Tina Fey does. Her infectious and perspective to life has earned her one too many accolades for being an admirable force in comedy. Hence, in her amusing vein of storytelling, Tina Fey enthuses about the difference between female and male comedians, her somewhat fatal honeymoon and how she improv-ed her way to the top.
With equal doses of self-deprecation and wit, Tina Fey is one hilarious individual we can't quite get enough of. We bet you won't be able to put down this book once you set your eyes on the first sentence.
10/10
Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay
Quite simply, Bad Feminist features a candid series of essays that detail how Roxane Gay grew up as a woman of colour, as well as the evolution of feminism in the recent years. By covering a range of topics, from politics to feminism, the book is a call for action on the numerous things women can do and should be doing better in this male-dominated society.

From Sheryl Sandberg’s insightful look into how progress for women has stalled to Tina Fey’s candid tale on becoming a comedian, here are some brilliant reads to spend time on.

While many can proudly claim that women are in a much better position in society than they were back in the 60s, arguably the truth is further from the surface. With more and more women shedding the meek stereotype associated to them and speaking up for a range of issues from equal pay, representation and treatment to having rights to education or work opportunities, the time for women to live the life they deserve is here.

Whether it’s the teenager and Noble Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai speaking up for female kids to receive education or Sheryl Sandberg (COO of Facebook) who highlights double standards in the workplace, there are no lack of powerful, empowering females that are challenging the male-centered view of things head on.

In the literary world itself, women are making waves. So much so that there’s now a call for publishers to go on a Year of Publishing Women in 2018, ensuring only female authors be published in that period. So to kickstart that celebration for women writers, we’ve rounded up 10 brilliant minds who’ve put thoughts to paper in a noteworthy and inspiring manner.

These are books that should be given a permanent spot on your shelves.

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