Welcome back to Bookstr’s Three to Read! For the first edition of March, we’re featuring three memoirs by inspirational women to start Women’s History Month off strong. Like all women, the three whose memoirs we’re introducing today have incredible life stories filled with triumphs, struggles, and successes. These women and their lives will leave you proud to be or know a woman and help celebrate what makes them incredible.
HOT PICK:
Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman by Brooke Shields
SYNOPSIS:
After being critiqued and judged by being in the public eye for so long, actress and model Brooke Shields reflects on what it means to be aging as a woman. With this book, she aims to help women reclaim their power as she enters a new phase of life at the age of 59. She highlights her own experiences and provides research to dismantle and expose what contributes to age-related bias. By sharing how she feels the most comfortable and confident now than ever before, she inspires women to enjoy all aspects, eras, and ages of their lives.
WHY:
From modeling Calvin Klein to winning People’s Choice awards, Brooke Shields is a household name. Shields’s offering this new perspective on aging gives women a pillar to know that they are not alone in aging and that it doesn’t have to be a bad thing the way society conditions people to believe it is. While she and all women are pushed to take steps back as they age, she encourages readers to remain out of the shadows and choose their own path rather than letting their age choose it for them. With its important message, this book will resonate with a wide range of women and help them celebrate where they’re at on their journey.
COFFEE SHOP READ:
The Third Gilmore Girl: A Memoir by Kelly Bishop
SYNOPSIS:
Kelly Bishop has experienced everything from winning a Tony award to a gambling husband, and she reveals all of her stories in this book. Her career is stacked with achievements and recognizable roles like Jennifer Grey’s mother in Dirty Dancing and Emily in Gilmore Girls. With great achievements also comes great advice, and she shares the lessons she has learned throughout the years by reflecting on her past while also looking toward her future.
WHY:
For fans of the hit TV show Gilmore Girls, which Bishop acted in, this will come as no shock. With coffee being a staple for the characters, this reflection on her career is the perfect light read to pair with your morning cup or afternoon pick-me-up. However, the range of the book spans beyond the TV show she is best known for, providing its readers with a holistic and well-rounded view of her as a woman. Whether you were previously a fan or not, this book offers a witty and celebratory recap of Bishop’s life that will leave you wanting more.
DARK HORSE:
Lovely One: A Memoir by Ketanji Brown Jackson
SYNOPSIS:
Ketanji Brown Jackson, an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, opens up about her family’s roots, and her ability to ascend to a position on America’s highest court. She writes about how she has taken pride in her heritage, and provides the readers with stories about her ancestors breaking the barriers of a segregated society. Along with stories from her family, she also shares things that are lesser known about her life, like motherhood and what sacrifices she made to balance it with a demanding and challenging career.
WHY:
This memoir is deeply personal, with even the title, Lovely One, being an homage to the meaning of her name, which was selected by her aunt. Justice Jackson tells the important and often unheard story of persevering in a profession when you look different from most of its powerful people. Her story is uplifting and encouraging for all ambitious women who need to be reminded that they have what it takes to achieve their dreams.
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