Reading Clubs for Women Love These Books
Try One of These Inspirational Books for Women
Reading is an invaluable activity. It is also one of the surest ways for women to find inspiration and hope, whenever they may need it. Reading clubs for women often choose to read and discuss books that play on emotions and deal with truth in its many forms, and similarly-focused women’s online communities offer members a wealth of opportunities to read great literature.
If it is your turn to suggest a book for your reading group, you are just looking for something to ponder on your own, or you’re tired of endless lists that don’t help you decide what to read next, this list of seminal inspirational books may be of some help.
- No Greater Love by Mother Teresa – Regardless of your religious sentiments, this collection of heart-warming stories that the well-known saint lived will inspire. She teaches that grace, humility, and love are the secrets to a full and fulfilling life, whether or not it is dedicated to service or the church.
- The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir – This classic 20th Century work of French existentialism examines the treatment of women throughout time as asks why they were often defined in terms of men.
- The Story of My Life by Helen Keller – Yet another classic, often-overlooked by many younger readers, Keller’s autobiography tells the story of her life until she became a student at Radcliffe College at the turn of the century. Joy and clarity pour out of this tale from a def, blind woman who never stopped giving and accomplished remarkable feats.
- Uplift: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors by Barbara Delinsky – Cancer survivor stories always tug at the heart strings. This collection of pieces by survivors of the tragic disease provides practical tips to cope with every stage of the condition and its treatment, and in so doing provides a “written support group” for anyone who needs it.
- Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman – the only book on this list not written by a woman, Millman’s work of fiction has been inspiring people to slow down, get to know themselves, and aspire to their transcend to their greatest selves for decades.
These are all books that truly everyone should read. However, they also offer particular inspiration for women, and should prove enlightening and enjoyable for any reading club for women.
