Summer Reading
Summer is a time to catch up on reading, to bury yourself in a novel, to tackle the stack on your bedside table. We have a growing list of books we want to read, and they, of course, in some way focus on women leaders.
Our summer reading list includes a big pink book called Women & Leadership: The State of Play and Strategies for Change, a collection of essays from notable women leaders, which includes a forward by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor (Ret.) and an essay by our president Marie Wilson. We also want to read Infidel by Ayaan Hirsh Ali, a memoir about a Muslim woman and her defense of women's rights, This Little Light of Mine, the biography of Fannie Lou Hamer, a civil rights pioneer, just released this month, and Closing The Leadership Gap: Why Women Can and Must Help Run The World by our own president, Marie Wilson.
What books have you read recently that portray strong women leaders?
Our summer reading list includes a big pink book called Women & Leadership: The State of Play and Strategies for Change, a collection of essays from notable women leaders, which includes a forward by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor (Ret.) and an essay by our president Marie Wilson. We also want to read Infidel by Ayaan Hirsh Ali, a memoir about a Muslim woman and her defense of women's rights, This Little Light of Mine, the biography of Fannie Lou Hamer, a civil rights pioneer, just released this month, and Closing The Leadership Gap: Why Women Can and Must Help Run The World by our own president, Marie Wilson.
What books have you read recently that portray strong women leaders?
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Permalink Reply by Nabila Taj on -
Iran Awakening: A Memoir of Revolution and Hope by Shrin Ebadi is one of the most impressive books I've read about a strong female. It's an invigorating book, and I definitely recommend it.
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Permalink Reply by Jessica Feltz on -
I dug-up this old post. What other books do leaders recommend? I like "The Remedy" by Lisa Rohleder, available at www.lulu.com. (No, I'm not affiliated with Lisa in any way--haven't yet met her, even...)
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Permalink Reply by Jaime Peters on -
I just finished reading The Witch of Portobello by Paul Cohelo.
But my favorite book, and one of the reasons I am the person that I am today is Ishmael by Daniel Quinn.
What's everyone's favorite book? You know, that go to book, whether you're on the beach, stuck inside during a storm or just cuddled in front a cozy fire. It's that book you can pick up time and time again and that you are constantly shoving on your friends as the "it" book of the here and now.
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Permalink Reply by Jessica Feltz on
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Jaime, Thanks for the reminder that this doesn't have to be strictly about political readings! Here are some more of my favs:
"Sell Yourself Without Selling Your Soul" by Susan Harrow (a must for any entrepreneur)
"Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom" by Christiane Northrup (the health book I recommend all my female patients make time to read)
"Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life" by Karen Rauch Carter (very fun feng shui book--I always receive an infusion of money when I enhance my prosperity corner)
For humor: anything written by authors Anne Lammott or David Sedaris
With my children: Shel Silverstein or Dr. Seuss (their words of wisdom serve as poignant reminders for me)
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Permalink Reply by Myrdin Thompson on -
Kabul Beauty School/Debbie Rodriguez
She was in a difficult marriage-decided to do something and ended up helping women in another country find their strength-amazing read-inspiring since we all feel that we just can't do it-but we can if we just keep trying. I also think that anyone who is interested in the middle east should read history-we can't understand the present if we are ignorant of the past.
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Permalink Reply by Terri Abrams on -
I am enjoying Lighting the Way: Nine Women who Changed Modern America by Karenna Gore Schiff. The portrayals are of very strong women--and not the "top 40" women we have already heard about. I like the writing--it's very engaging.
I am trying to absorb the lessons of Made to Stick by Chip Heath and Dan Heath... about presenting ideas in a way that changes behavior.
I have stacks of novels to read, hopefully this summer!!!!!
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Permalink Reply by Marsha Barnett on -
I just finished reading Crystal Brown--Tatum's book Saltwater Taffy and Red High Heels for the 2nd time. It is very inspiring to me. And I am sure I will read it again at least one more time before the summer is over!!!
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Permalink Reply by Kristy Newman on -
does anyone know if these are avaible as ebooks?
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