In this day and age, women are in the peak of breaking gender stereotypes and unleashing their full potential. Literature is among the many platforms that allow females to express themselves and show the world how equally skilled and capable they are if compared to other genders. There are several remarkable books written by great females that successfully show the amazing sides of females in a world filled with twists and turns.
If you are on the lookout for books that feature and highlight the resiliency, determination, and other notable qualities of a woman, then here are some of the great titles that should be on your reading list.
Trini: My Life of Poems by Trinidad Rodriguez
The strength of woman in relationships on Trini: My Life of Poems book by Trinidad Rodriguez is one of the many essential things that it tackles. This poetry book is a memoir of how the author conquered the struggles of becoming a single mother. Going through problems and celebrating victories through constant manifestation of bravery, faith, and determination will definitely inspire every reader. Some of the poems will surely help you soar above like a beautiful butterfly experiencing the liberty of its first flight, while other poems will absolutely break your heart.
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Kristin Hannah’s fiction book titled The Nightingale was published in 2015 by St. Martin’s Press. It is a historical fiction novel that centers on the tale of two sisters in the course of World War II in France. It shows the hardships that the ladies went through just to survive and withstand the German occupation in their country. The book is, in fact, inspired on the personal experiences of Andrée de Jongh, a Belgian female who assisted the knocked down Allied pilots to flee the land of Nazis. Right after the book was launched, it became an instant bestseller. Because of its remarkable story, it was planned to be adapted into a movie with Melanie Laurent as its director.
Lilac Girls: A Novel by Martha Hall Kelly
This New York Times bestselling book is authored by Martha Hall Kelley that has touched millions of lives. It is recognized as the New and Noteworthy Book by USA Today and the Top Ten Pick of LibraryReads. Lilac Girls was published in 2017 and is part of the Woolsey-Ferriday series. The story revolves around the lives of three women namely Caroline Ferriday, a socialite in New York, Kasia Kuzmerick, a Polish youth, and Herta Oberheuser, a German doctor. Their paths are about to cross when an unthinkable event takes place. Their tales are going places as two of the three girls do their best in giving justice to those who are being buried by history.
My Dear Hamilton by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie
My Dear Hamilton was published in 2018 by William Morrow Paperbacks and is authored by two bestselling authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie. This book is about a revolutionary female named Eliza Schuyler Hamilton. She faced different challenges, like her nation, in defining herself in the course of war, deception, and catastrophe. Dray and Kamoie definitely wrote a touching and beautiful novel that successfully tells the tale of Eliza. The story doesn’t only tell her experiences on being a wronged wife but also her experiences in becoming the person that molded an American legacy using her personal rights. My Dear Hamilton also talks about her being a general’s daughter, founding father’s wife, and final surviving hope of the Revolution.
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
You are probably familiar with the TV series that has the same title as this book. Did you know that it was based on the book series of Diana Gabaldon called the Outlander series? Moreover, Outlander is a historical fantasy book, which is known to be the first novel of the series, which was primarily set in World War II. It centers on the tale of Claire Beauchamp, who is a nurse that time travelled to Scotland around 1800s. She found herself in an adventure with a touch of love after being romantically involved with Jamie Fraser. Because of how remarkable the book was, it was awarded with the RITA Award for Best Romance by Romance Writers of America in 1991.
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