Looking for a book that will not only hold your interest, but will help you in your everyday life? Well look no further! Here at the NSRCG Project, we're bringing you a selection of reads that are guaranteed to help you with your self-image, self-love, and in becoming a stronger female - ready to face the world.
So without further ado, here are this week's picks!
So without further ado, here are this week's picks!
#1: The Teen Girl's Survival Guide: Ten Tips for Making Friends, Avoiding Drama, and Coping with Social Stress
Author: Lucie Hemmen
Pub Date: Nov 1, 2015
Grab yourself an ARC via Netgalley here
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
This is a great read for all females - not just teen girls. Although it does tend to use examples aimed at a teenage audience (e.g. use of social media, etc.) I believe it contains truths that can be applied by women of all ages.
The most resonating truth is the practice of self-love. I think it's particularly important to emphasise the word practice. Because self-love, for most of us, isn't something we magically wake up with every morning. It's something that needs to be re-taught to us, nurtured, and fed daily.
Here are some key quotes from the book:
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#2: The Perfection Deception: Why Trying to Be Perfect is Sabotaging Your Relationships, Making Your Sick, and Holding Your Happiness Hostage
Author: Jane Bluestein, PhD
Pub Date: Aug 4, 2015
Grab yourself an ARC via Netgalley here
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
The title says it all: 'perfection deception'. As was previously mentioned on this blog, perfection is indeed a deception of the mind. Especially when, as women, we constantly work towards achieving that 'perfect image'. An image that is as unrealistic as it is harmful to our overall sense of self.
The book also makes clear the distinction between how perfection looks and how perfection feels. And once we can recognise the difference, we've taken the first step towards being happy in our own skins, as we are.
Here are some key quotes from the book:
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#3: This Is Woman's Work: Calling Forth Your Inner Council of Wise, Brave, Crazy, Rebellious, Loving, Luminous Selves
Author: Dominique Christina
Pub Date: Oct 1, 2015
Grab yourself an ARC via Netgalley here
Rating: 5 out of 5
A beautiful mix of poetry and thought-provoking notes on the ways of knowing ourselves as women and understanding our different archetypes.
There are parts that will hurt emotionally to read. I got lost in the raw descriptions, tales, and emotion that make up the gem that is this book. This book, for me, studies the different facets of women's lives - the good and the bad - and tries to make sense of it all.
Here are some key quotes from the book:
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Which of these books interested you the most? Do you have any other empowering books to recommend to us?
Let us know in the comments section below.
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