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March is Women's History Month, which means it's the perfect time to choose a book club assignment that's inspiring and female-centric. You and your friends will love reading a story meant to empower women, one that you can relate to and that will make you feel powerful and seen. By women, about women, and for women, these award-winning books are sure to create interesting discussions during your monthly book club meeting.

While it's important to support female writers year-round, make March about connecting to the women around you and letting the stories of other women inspire and empower you!

That Sucked. Now What?
Written by Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Sometimes life is difficult and chaotic, and it can be hard to find a silver lining when the whole world seems like it's against you. Dr. Neeta Bhushan's book "That Sucked. Now What?" is all about finding hope even in times of struggle and embracing the possibilities in life's messiest moments. Using a five-stage framework, this book is a real talk guide to personal growth that embraces the sucky parts of life and teaches you how to bounce back when the world tries to knock you down. By sharing successes and failures of her own, Neeta encourages the reader to find joy in the chaos and learn to thrive even in the most aggravating situations. 

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How to Soar with a Broken Wing 
Written by Marybeth Gregg

Are you someone who struggles to let go of stress and just allow yourself to enjoy precious moments of happiness? Do you wish you were better able to balance work, home, family, and the unexpected struggles of life?  If so, then this is the perfect book for you. Founder and President of the International Center for Women's Leadership, Marybeth Gregg believes that all of us can find joy in the middle of life's stressful moments, and she uses her book to guide readers through professional and personal transitions. By encouraging you to adopt a mindset of positive thinking and look for the tiny pockets of happiness in each day, "How to Soar with a Broken Wing" teaches you that while life can be difficult at times, as long as there is laughter, optimism, and hope, then everything will be okay. 

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Catch Me When I Fall
Written by Donna Stoncham

Grief and loss are some of the most difficult struggles many of us will experience in our lives. While incredibly hard to go through, grief connects and unites us through a shared pain. "Catch Me When I Fall" is a healing and powerful story about the conversations between a mother and daughter as they deal with grief, told through a moving collection of poems and letters. While grief can be agonizing, it is also transformative, and Donna shows us this through her story. As you read, you will learn the lesson that as long as you keep your heart open to the power of transcendent, eternal love, you can heal and continue your most important relationships— even after death.

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Dear Durga
Written by Shanita Liu

Another inspiring book that is sure to encourage interesting discussions in your book club, Shanita Liu's story is all about overcoming fear and doubt through the power of the warrior goddess Durga. During a time in her life when she felt burned out, exhausted, and unfulfilled, Shanita discovered the influence of Durga, who taught her how to activate her own courage to fight through her worries and fears. Mixing together the styles of memoir and self-help, "Dear Durga" will become your go-to guidebook to help you triumph over the obstacles holding you back - not only in motherhood but also in life. "Dear Durga" is the perfect story for mothers and women everywhere who want to learn to find their inner power and become their true selves. 

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Everyone But Myself
Written by Julie Chavez

A hilarious and relatable memoir that you and the other women in your book club are sure to love, "Everyone But Myself" is all about learning to cope when you're feeling overwhelmed by life. Julie is an elementary school librarian and the mother of two boys, and in her memoir, she speaks openly about her struggles with anxiety and her concerns about her mental health. Using humorous stories and relatable experiences of stress and pain, "Everyone But Myself" helps teach readers that there is still joy to be found in all of the chaos of life, even within the moments that feel less than beautiful. If you're a mother or a woman who feels spread thin and burned out by all of the responsibilities in your life, then we highly recommend this book!

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The Wellness-Empowered Woman
Written by Reena Vokoun

Another book by women, for women, "The Wellness-Empowered Woman" is an inspiring story that will help guide you through improving your professional development and personal wellness. Balancing marriage, work, and motherhood can be difficult for anyone, and Reena has experienced firsthand the ups and downs that come along with trying to be a Superwoman. Now the founder and CEO of Passion Fit, Reena wants to teach other women about how to rediscover or reinvent themselves and how to best take care of their minds, spirits, and bodies. Once you finish this book, you'll feel ready to be a wellness-empowered woman who is motivated to pursue her passions and live her best life!

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