Summer is almost here! And for us book nerds, that means extra time to read. Here are some biographies about some of the strongest women in the world that should be on your list this summer. Happy reading!
- Becoming by Michelle Obama
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This should be a big fat “DUH” on your list. Our former First Lady, Michelle Obama is a force to be reckoned with but is not afraid to get real. Her book Becoming his shelves last year, and the country ate it up – for good reason. It’s a real and honest look at how Michelle dealt with the most unexpected twists and turns being a POC and a woman in, not just the White House, but America. Find it anywhere books are sold.
- Sounds Like Me: My Life (So Far) In Song by Sara Bareilles
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With a successful music career and time spent on Broadway, pop-star Sara Bareilles details her life in song and story in her autobiography Sounds Like Me: My Life (So Far) In Song. Learn more about her life before and during her rise to fame, and get a glimpse at what makes Sara so relatable to her fans. Find it anywhere books are sold.
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Life by Jane Sherron De Hart
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A book 15 years in the making, Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Life is a breathtaking look at the life of America’s 107th Supreme Court Justice. Find it anywhere books are sold.
- The Kennedy Women by Laurence Leamer
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This one talks about an entire lineage of strong women. Starting with the first Kennedy woman to land on American soil, The Kennedy Women takes you on a journey through the history of the women of America’s most iconic family. Find it anywhere books are sold.
- Wildflower by Drew Barrymore
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One of the world’s most famous kid-star and actress, Drew Barrymore’s book Wildflower takes you through her life from starring in movies as a child to becoming one of the most talked about actresses of all time. Find it anywhere books are sold.
- Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits by Reese Witherspoon
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Having grown up in the south raised by strong women, Reese Witherspoon’s Whiskey in a Teacup details what she learned growing up with her mother and grandmothers feminist and southern flair. Find it anywhere books are sold.
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