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Every blog brings an honest, soul-stirring dialogue with a remarkable woman I know, as we reflect on the journeys captured in women’s memoirs that move and inspire.

Shonda Rhimes’ Memoir “Year of Yes”
Shonda Rhimes’ “Year of Yes” offers a transformative roadmap for anyone feeling stuck in their comfort zone.

Hope Jahren’s Memoir “Lab Girl”
Hope Jahren’s memoir Lab Girl is a remarkable journey through the world of plants, scientific research, and personal growth.

Anna Dorn’s “Bad Lawyer”
Anna Dorn’s memoir “Bad Lawyer” offers a searing indictment of the American legal system through the lens of her personal journey from idealistic law student to disillusioned attorney.
Elizabeth Miki Brina’s Memoir “Speak, Okinawa”
In “Speak Okinawa,” Elizabeth Mika Brina embarks on a profound journey of self-discovery, cultural reconciliation, and healing generational trauma. This
Barefoot & Bold: Ina Garten’s Journey from Belittled Daughter to Culinary Queen in “Be Ready When the Luck Happens”
Ina Garten’s memoir “Be Ready When the Luck Happens” offers a compelling and intimate glimpse into the life of America’s
Life Lessons from the Basketball Nun – Sister Jean’s “Wake up With Purpose!”
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, a 105-year-old Catholic nun, catapulted to fame during the 2018 March Madness when the Loyola Chicago
The Journey Through Grief and Redemption on the Pacific Crest Trail: Cheryl Strayed’s “Wild”
Cheryl Strayed’s memoir “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail” is a raw, unfiltered account of her
The Messy Path to Inner Peace: LL Kirchner’s “Blissful Thinking”
In our latest podcast episode, we delved into LL Kirchner’s memoir “Blissful Thinking: A Memoir of Overcoming the Wellness Revolution,”
Navigating Trauma, Labor, and Cultural Identity: Anna Qu’s “Made in China”
Anna Chu’s memoir “Made in China” offers readers a harrowing glimpse into the complex intersection of immigrant experiences, maternal abuse,
Seduced by American Apparel: Kate Flannery’s “Strip Tees”
Kate Flannery’s memoir “Strip Tease” offers a raw, unflinching look into the seductive and ultimately exploitative world of American Apparel
When Dreams Turn into Nightmares: Carmen Maria Machado’s “In the Dream House”
In Carmen Maria Machado’s groundbreaking memoir “In the Dream House,” readers are invited into an innovative exploration of domestic abuse
Breaking Free from Family Fundamentalism: Tara Westover’s “Educated”
Tara Westover’s memoir “Educated” offers a profound exploration of self-discovery through education and the painful process of breaking free from
Michelle Buteau’s Memoir “Survival of the Thickest”
Michelle Buteau’s memoir “Survival of the Thickest” offers readers a deeply personal, hilarious, and unapologetic journey through her life experiences