5 New Books by Women that Cover Fascinating, Critical Topics
written by Stacey Lindsay
To say we're excited about these five new nonfiction books would be a grave understatement. These reads, each penned by a brilliant woman, cover some of today's most critical topics, from well-being at work to spiritual healing to women's labor. Bookmark this list for your summer travel.
Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety Net
by Jessica Calarco, Ph.D.
As a sociology professor, Jessica Calarco has focused extensively on American families' lives, expectations, and energy, paying particular attention to the mothers. She presents the hard truth that women today carry the weight of being the caregivers, fixers, and glue for everyone. But what are the consequences? And what must change? Jessica surveyed over 4000 parents and conducted more than 400 hours of interviews with women to provide this grave but insightful look.
Higher Love: A Psychedelic Travel Memoir of Heartbreak and Healing
by Anne Friedman
This book holds a truth to which so many of us can relate: A woman follows society's "rules" by checking all the boxes, from career to marriage, only to find herself anxious, down, and lost. What follows is a revelation in psychedelics, healing, self-exploration, and freedom. In Higher Love Anne Friedman, founder of the Psychedelic Communications Hub, takes readers on her journey toward healing and acceptance, buoyed by her psychedelic experiences.
Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble
by Deesha Dyer
It's always mind-blowing when a powerful woman admits to her imposter syndrome, but it's always a story worth telling as it encourages others. Deesha Dyer applied to intern at the White House in her early thirties while taking classes at a community college. The optics would say she had no chance against those with Ivy League pedigrees vying to get in. But Deesha pushed through the voice that said she didn't belong and ended up rising to a full-time position working under President Obama. In Undiplomatic, Deesha writes about overcoming doubt and learning about her self-worth, weaving together a stunning story.
Nothing Can Stop You
by Erin Rachel Doppelt
Erin Rachel Doppelt has amassed droves of followers on social media for her honest, approachable take on spirituality, self-growth, and meditation. Her book, aptly named Nothing Can Stop You, extends Erin's wisdom about claiming joy and space in this world. She believes true freedom comes when we take the time to listen and trust the voice inside ourselves.
Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing
by Laura Mae Martin
There's a secret to Google employees' productivity: Laura Mae Martin, the company's executive productivity advisor. Laura believes in something called "productivity Zen"—a more thoughtful, holistic way to tackle the onslaught of the work day, from swelling calendars to overflowing inboxes. She corrals all her strategies into Uptime, offering a tangible and genuinely helpful guide.
Tue to You: A Therapist’s Guide to Stop Pleasing Others and Start Being Yourself
by Kathleen Smith, Ph.D
It's a pretty alarming but true fact: humans pretend all the time. We present as though we're "fine" when we are, truthfully, riddled with doubt and worry over what others think. In her new book, Kathleen Smith, Ph.D., a therapist and mental health advisor, offers a guide on how to build a more authentic and rewarding relationship with ourselves. She provides tips for developing a steadier sense of self and ways to unpack the default of always seeking to please others.
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