Book Lovers Day: Feminist Books Every Woman Should Read

What does feminism mean? How much do you know about the strong women globally? Here are a few game-changing women empowerment books that are a must read this book lovers day.

My Friend, My Enemy y Ismat Chughtai

A collection of non-fiction writing, this book contains both autobiographical work and literary criticism. It gives a glimpse into the life of one of the most path-breaking Indian women writers in history. 

Me Hijra, Me Laxmi by Laxmi Narayan Tripathi

This is the life story of India's most prominent eunuch activist. It covers the nuances which form a part of Tripathi's narrative, along with the fascinating story of her achievements in the glamour industry, and as a social worker.

 

I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai

Yousafzai's  journey has taken her from a remote valley in northern Pakistan to Oxford University, and this non-fiction book tells of the day in  2012 when she was shot at point-blank range for fighting for her right to education.

Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding

A lighthearted entry on this list, this read is however equally important. It is an important insight to the modern relationships

. It sheds light on what it's like to be a twenty something woman and all the perils that come with wanting everything.

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A Room Of One's Own by Virginia Woolf

First published in 1929, this is an extended essay which examines whether women are capable - and free - to produce work of the quality of William Shakespeare, addressing the limitations that women writers face.

The Good Girls Revolt: How The Women Of Newsweek Sued Their Bosses And Changed The Workplace by Lynn Povitch

In 1970, 46 women employees of Newsweek had accused the magazine of discrimination against its women employees. This led to the first female class action lawsuit, and a movement that reverberated throughout media.

This memoir tells of 18-year-old Susanna Kaysen's battle with depression on the ward for teenage girls in a psychiatric hospital renowned for its famous clientele - Sylvia Plath, Robert Lowell, James Taylor and Ray Charles.

BossyPants by Tina Fey

Who says you can't be powerful and hilarious? From her childhood dreams of television comedian stardom to her rise through the ranks of fame, Tina Fey has always kept it real. This book narrates the story of Tina Fey's life, which she has penned herself.