12 Jul Female Autobiographies Every Woman Has to Read In Her Lifetime
1.Daughter of Destiny: An Autobiography by Benazir Bhutto
The story of the charismatic Prime Minister of Pakistan who was the first woman to lead a post-colonial Muslim state and was tragically assassinated in 2007
- Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl
The young and innocent girl in the annex would unknowingly give hope and inspiration to generations to come through her beautiful words and perseverance
- Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) by Mindy Kalin Kaling’s humorous and honest wit are charming as well as refreshing as she takes readers down her journey through show biz
- Hard Choices by Hilary Rodham Clinton
A fascinating insight into the only woman who has a genuine shot at being leader of the free world
- Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed
A 1,100-mile hike on the Pacific Crest Trail in a journey of self-discovery
- Desert Flower: The Extraordinary Journey of a Desert Nomad by Waris Dirie
The Somali social activist’s inspiring story from suffering female genital mutilation and a harrowing journey to America, to becoming a fashion runway model and a UN Special Ambassador
- I am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai
She defied the Taliban in Pakistan and demanded that girls be allowed to receive an education, becoming the youngest person ever to receive the Nobel Peace Prize
- Unbearable Lightness: A Story of Loss and Gain by Portia de Rossi
The tragic story of the turmoil that de Rossi experienced in her life, including suffering from anorexia nervosa and bulimia
- My Life by Golda Meir
The Iron Lady of the Middle-East’s intimate and emotional account of her life, career and the life altering decisions she was faced with as the first female Prime Minister of Israel
10.Bossypants by Tina Fey
Hilarious and wildly intelligent, this SNL icon highlights the importance of being organic and true to yourself. “Whatever the problem, be part of the solution. Don’t just sit around raising questions and pointing out obstacles.”
11.The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
A colorful exploration of her life as an outspoken young girl living a bewildered existence in Tehran, Iran during the Islamic Revolution
12.No Higher Honor: A Memoir of My Year in Washington by Condoleeza Rice
The first black woman to serve as the United States’ national security adviser, and former US Secretary of State recounts her career which spans from the end of the Cold War to the War on Terror
13.Margaret Thatcher: The Autobiography
The political legacy of the “Iron Lady”
14.Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She’s Learned by Lena Dunham
The brilliant, dirty, twisted, beautiful mind behind the HBO series ‘Girls’, a voice of our generation
15.Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
The Somali author recounts her journey from sexual and religious oppression to freedom and independence and teaches us the important of breaking the silence against injustice.
16.Are You There, Vodka? It’s me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
Sarcastic and blunt humor-filled collection of anecdotes and short stories about the talented comedian and television host’s family, relationships and career
17.Freedom from Fear: And Other Writings by Aung San Suu Kyi
A collection of essays by the Nobel Peace Prize winning activist who was imprisoned in Burma for her fight for democracy
18.Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen
A deep and haunting exploration into the lives of Kaysen and several other women’s experiences with mental illness in a psychiatric hospital in the 1960’s
19.I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
A coming-of-age story that illustrates how strength of character and a love of literature can help overcome racism and trauma
20.Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Cheryl Sandberg
“A truly equal world would be one where women ran half our countries and companies and men ran half our homes.” Cheryl Sandberg is a true testament to the notion that women can have it all
21.Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison by Piper Kerman
The inspiration behind HBO’s hugely successful and provocative series about Kerman’s money laundering and drug trafficking conviction and subsequent year spent in a women’s prison
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