Books with strong women as main characters will always have a special place in my life. I find them insanely readable and since they inspire and motivate, excellent for your emotional and spiritual health.
They are also the perfect pick-me-up books in case your self-esteem is a bit low. Aside from this, if you think about it, there’s no denying that sharing is quintessentially good – so if reading it yourself is not enough, have a read-together with your daughter or another young woman in your life.
I try to notice reading trends, and I couldn’t be happier to see strong female characters in young adult and girls books on the rise.
I love that the females in books now have more substance and are no longer playing only damsels in distress and princesses.
Who can argue with the logic of emphasizing strength, and planting seeds of independence? I know you’ve heard this before, but it bears repeating – because at the end of the day – there is no prince on a white horse coming to save the females of the world. Sorry, Mr. Disney.
Books with strong women don’t necessarily have to be a staple in your daily reading – but every woman should seek out at least a few.
Summer is fast approaching and chances are you’re going to need some reading material, which makes now a perfect time to add a few books, this way no matter where you end up – the beach, poolside, some exotic destination or home in your favorite chair – you’ll be all set.
That said – if you’re perusing your bookshelves and decide your home library needs a revamp, browse through the suggestions in this post and maybe bust out of your reading bubble.
Today it’s all about powerful, independent women. The stories are varied, but the women all share one common trait- determination. They think for themselves and stand up for what they believe in.
And it doesn’t matter if you are looking to get back into reading this type of book or starting fresh – there is something for everybody. I promise some of the books will have you brimming with emotions and tears others will motivate you to conquer your world.
“When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.”
– Malala Yousafzai
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The Handmaid’s Tale My Name is Mary Sutter A Piece Of The World Moloka’i The Red Tent
The Second Mrs. Hockaday The Widow’s War Circling The Sun Americana
One Thousand White Women I Am Malala Small Great Things The Fault In Our Stars The Help
The Girl On The Train My Sister’s Keeper Outlander The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Fanny Daughter of Fortune Anne Of Green Gables Little Women The Color Purple
Emma The Scarlet letter Jane Eyre Incidents In The Life Of A Slave Girl
Happy Reading,
Linda
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