March is here, and that means the official start of Women’s History Month. Although the Know Your Value community celebrates women all-year long, this month we are taking extra time to reflect on some of the individuals and stories that paved the way for future generations of women.
Below are 10 books about women who were written by women. From politicians to mathematicians, both fiction and non-fiction, these ladies changed the world for the better. We hope that by reading about these women’s journeys, you’ll be inspired and see yourself in their perseverance and strength.
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1. “Becoming” by Michelle Obama
Read this if … you love Michelle Obama’s famous mantra: “when they go low, we go high” and want to know the story behind it.
In a nutshell … Michelle Obama shares her experiences and achievements, both in and out of the White House, that have made her who she is today. She recounts those impactful stories from childhood, to dating the future president of the United States, to becoming the first African-American First Lady.
2. “The Truths We Hold: An American Journey” by Kamala Harris
Read this if … you’re brushing up on your knowledge of 2020 Presidential candidates.
In a nutshell … You may be hearing a lot lately about California Senator and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. In her memoir, she explores the truths she has learned in her own life and career and how this can be applied to the United States as a whole.
3. “Freedom Is an Inside Job” by Zainab Salbi
Read this if… you’re feeling introspective.
In a nutshell … Humanitarian and founder of Women for Women International, Zainab Salbi, is known as a change-maker. Drawing from her story of self-discovery and healing, she shows the reader that “if we want to change the world, we must begin with ourselves.”
4. “I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban” by Malala Yousafzai
Read this if… you want to be empowered, regardless of age or obstacles.
In a nutshell … Malala Yousafzai is the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize and a global symbol of peaceful protest. The memoir recounts her recovery journey from Pakistan to New York, and how the hope of education and family helped her to overcome insurmountable odds.
5. “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott
Read this if … you’re looking for a true classic (even if you’ve already read it a dozen times).
In a nutshell … This Civil-War era story follows sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March as they grow up and experience great love and loss. “Little Women” is inspired by the author’s childhood and its theme of sisterhood is timeless.
6. “Educated: A Memoir” by Tara Westover
Read this if … you’re a life-long learner.









