In honor of international women’s day, here is an eclectic list of five wonderful and inspiring works that span psychology, self help, poetry and deepening personal understanding. These women have all shed light on truths about resiliency, strength, compassion and our universe need to connect.
The Gift by Dr. Edith Eger
Dr. Eger is a powerhouse of a woman whose hope and resiliency while facing the greatest oppression is life-changing. In reflecting in the lessons she learned as a survivor of Auschwitz, Dr. Eger recounts how we can use hope, compassion and personal resiliency to stop our destructive habits and free ourselves from imprisoning thoughts.
The Source of Self Regard by Toni Morrison
This work captures four decades of Morrison’s most inspirational essays, speeches and words. Morrison offers insight to the power of language, the immediacy of hope and sources we need to find cultural and spiritual freedom, no matter our circumstances.
Wolfpack by Abby Wambach
As one of the greatest athletes of all time, Wambach reflects and inspires women to use their privilege to help empower other women, especially those who have not been given their rightful seat at the table. Wambach’s words are direct, assertive and challenge us to evolve past conventions which inhibit and disempower women everywhere.
Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendell
Kendell speaks to the feminism that mainstream culture ignores and reminds us that meeting basic needs, making a living wage and addressing food insecurity and access to education are all feminist issues. Kendell’s words offer a framework for expanding the reach of what supporting equity for all looks like.
The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein
Bernstein’s work offers a guide for tuning into our true purpose and living a whole-hearted life of joy, connection and trust in the universe. This book is a an inspirational source for trusting in your intuition, wisdom and deeper understanding in order to cultivate a more meaningful way of moving through the world.
Stay well and have a wonderful start to spring!
Delia