Bonnie Endicott
Mar 8, 20232 min
If we've met, you probably know I like to read. As I thought about how to recognize International Women's Day on March 8, I thought I would share some of the female authors I've grown up with, learned from and who have been a positive influence.
International Women's Day is an opportunity to celebrate women's achievements and elevate the discussion about gender discrimination. The International Women's Day organization is hosting a great theme for 2023 - #embraceequity. Check it out.
This is by no means a complete list of the fantastic female authors I've followed through the years, but are 13 that rise to the top of my mind.
Louisa May Alcott - Little Women. A forever favorite.
Jane Austen - How can you name a favorite Jane Austen book? Impossible. We'll go with the likely most read Pride & Prejudice.
Judy Blume - Are You There God, It's Me Margaret. Applicable for all tween girls growing up, then and now.
Marion Zimmer Bradley - Mists of Avalon. All of MZB's work was influential on my teenage mind.
Beverly Cleary - Ramona, you rocked then and you rock now.
Diana Gabaldon - Outlander. James Alexander Malcom Mackenzie Fraser forever. I used to have a mug that said something like that. The television series - please, can we not talk about that?
Robin McKinley - The Blue Sword. Don't underestimate the girl!
Ayn Rand - Anthem was a favorite.
Brené Brown - She writes excellent books - probably because she's also an excellent thinker. The Gifts of Imperfection remains the most impactful for me.
Susan Cain - Quiet. She made it ok to be an introvert.
Kathy Lubar & Bella Linda Halpern - Leadership Presence. Guidance on how to be an authentic leader.
Michele Obama - Becoming. Fan girl. The end.
Ruchika Tulshyan - Inclusion on Purpose - A recent discovery that has given me new perspective about DE&I and where to focus.
International Women's Day shouldn't be limited to a day or month. Embracing equity across all that we do in Talent Development, HR and business will make a difference to employees and in creating an environment where all can thrive.
Now it's your turn. Which women authors have been a positive influence in your life? Leave a comment below.
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