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The Best 10 Biographies by Women to Add to Your Reading List
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#1 New York Times Bestseller
'Becoming' by Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama needs no introduction following her eight-year tenure as first lady in the White House, but that doesn't make her story any less remarkable. Becoming covers everything from Michelle's youth in Chicago to her relationship with husband and former president Barack Obama and the way she's learned to juggle working on a world stage alongside raising her family. Rather than shying away from her mistakes, Michelle reflects on her life to date, offering every ounce of wisdom she's gathered, making her memoir an essential read.
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World's Youngest Nobel Prize Laureate
'I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban' by Malala Yousafzai with Christina Lamb
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When Malala Yousafzai was just 15 years old, she was shot in the head after standing up to the Taliban regarding her right to an education. Seemingly against all odds, Yousafzai survived the attack, and was subsequently awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in for her advocacy on behalf of children and young people. Since then, she has continued her activism by supporting young women to receive an education, while opposing extremism. I Am Malala is Yousafzai's incredible story, told in her own words.
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Best Page Turner
'Inside Out: A Memoir' by Demi Moore
As an award-winning actor and the ex-wife of Bruce Willis, Demi Moore is no stranger to the spotlight. In Inside Out: A Memoir, Moore uses her wit and candor to discuss her unlikely rise to fame, the difficulties she encountered as a Hollywood star, and aspects of her personal life even the most dedicated fan wouldn't know. From her very real battles with sexism to the disintegration of multiple relationships, Moore doesn't hold anything back in her emotional autobiography.
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National Book Critics Circle A "The purpose of a storyteller is not to tell you how to think, but to give you questions to think upon." -Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings Biography Abrams is now one of the most prominent African American female politicians in the United States. Biography A progressive social reformer and activist, Jane Addams was on the frontline of the settlement house movement and was the first American woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize. Biography Toshiko Akiyoshi changed the face of jazz music over her year career. As one of few women and Asian musicians in the jazz world, Akiyoshi infused Japanese culture, sounds, and instruments into her music. Biography Famed author Louisa May Alcott created colorful relatable characters in 19th century novels. Biography At the age of 16, Sonita Alizadeh found out she was to be sold into marriage. Propelled to do something by this experience and the experiences of other women around her, the young Afghani woman turned to rap music. Biography June Almeida serves as a role model for determination and innovation. As the person to identify the first human coronavirus, scientists, and people all over the world, are indebted to her work. Biography Journalist and poet Asieh Amini is a leading voice in the campaign to end stoning and juvenile executions in Iran. Biography Poet, dancer, singer, activist, and scholar, Maya Angelou is a world-famous author. She is best known for her unique and pionee With today marking International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month in full swing, this month is as good a time as any to champion women empowerment and give back to female-focused causes. And if you’re interested in learning more about pivotal female figures who have shaped history and the true stories of powerhouse women demanding change for the better, we’ve compiled some of the best biographies and memoirs on inspiring women published within the last year, according to Goodreads members. To determine which books to include, Goodreads weighed the number of Goodreads members who reviewed each book and the number of members who added the books to their "want to read" lists, as well as each book's average rating. Among the options below are stories about the mothers who raised Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin as well as the Jewish female resistance fighters who fought back during World War II. Below, we’ve listed the best biographies by and about women published within the last year based on Goodreads data. Goodreads: star average rating from 1, reviews Historian Tiya Miles tracks the story of Ashley’s Sack, which was passed down through three generations of Black women and evokes love, loss and resilience. The story starts with Rose, an enslaved woman in s South Carolina, who gave this sack filled with precious items to her daughter, Ashley. Goodreads: star average rating from 1, reviews During the rise of the Nazi party, Mildred Harnack started holding secret meetings at her apartment, which comprised a small number of political activists — by , the group had grown into the largest underground resistance group in Berlin. Harnack, whom historians identify as the only American in the leadership of the German resistance, he .Biographies
Women have always played an active role in history. Explore some of the historical women and contemporary newsmakers that continue to impact the world. New biographies are added regularly, so check back to discover inspiring new stories!
Stacey Abrams
Jane Addams
Toshiko Akiyoshi
Louisa May Alcott
Sonita Alizadeh
June Almeida
Asieh Amini
Maya Angelou
23 best biographies and memoirs about inspiring women
Best biographies about influential and inspiring women in
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