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"When I read great literature, great drama, speeches, or sermons, I feel that the human mind has not achieved anything greater than the ability to share feelings and thoughts through language. As a woman, I find solace, strength, and wisdom in the words of my fellow female writers."
- Maya Angelou |
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| Reading comes with a multitude of both mental and emotional benefits.
According to author and philosopher A. C. Grayling, reading is "to fly, it is to soar to a point of vantage which gives a view over wide terrains of history, human variety, ideas, shared experience and the fruits of many inquiries.”
Let's take a look at the list of benefits reading provides. |
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As we can see, reading is not just a leisure activity; it's a fundamental tool for personal growth and lifelong learning. |
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In celebration of Women's History Month, we would like to recommend these three books, written by diverse, strong and resilient women. |
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|  | Becoming
By Michelle Obama
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"In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her—from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world’s most famous address." |
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 | A Radical Awakening
By Dr. Shefali
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"The New York Times bestselling author and renowned clinical psychologist teaches women how to transcend their fears and illusions, break free from societal expectations, and rediscover the person they were always meant to be: fully present, conscious, and fulfilled." |
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 | 21 Resilient Women
Compiled by Daisy Wright |
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| "How do we navigate uncertainties and disruptions? How do we bounce back from broken dreams or broken marriages? As you turn these pages, you will read about struggle, survival, disappointment and hope. You will laugh and you will cry; you will reflect, and you will remember, but most importantly, you will learn, grow and be transformed by the stories of these resilient women." |
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