Women's History Month in Books

                       "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories." 

Women's History Month is coming to an end for 2023. As I continued to understand the journey some women take in life Iv listened to podcasts and now iv read books. Below are 4 books covering a range of issues including motherhood, cancer, careers, marriage, divorce and body image.

The Little Book of Self-Care For Mums-To-Be

Beccy Hands & Alexis Stickland

“Discover everything you need to know about pregnancy and birth to feel empowered, prepared and understood.”

Whether this is your 1^st or 5^th baby this book is your reassurance guide to supporting you through the challenges and celebrating the highs.

Drawing on decades of experience from midwife Alexis Stickland and doula Beccy Hands, you’ll find tried and tested tips to help you feel calm and comfortable, however your pregnancy and birth unfolds. From the best morning sickness remedies and simple massage techniques to ease any aches and pains, through to how to manage tiredness and emotional wobbles and feel confident about the birth.

 

 

Overcoming

Vicky Phelan with Naomi Linehan

“If there’s any message I want people to take from this book, it is that, even in the hardest of times, life is worth living, one precious moment at a time.”

 

Vicky and over 220 women with cervical cancer were not informed that a clinical audit by CervicalCheck had revised their earlier, negative smear tests. These cancers could have been preventable. Vicky had since been known as an Irish healthcare campaigner and the voice for these 220+ women. Unfortunately, Vicky died in November 2022 aged 48.

In this book Vicky shares her personal story from a life-threatening accident as a young adult to motherhood, her battle with depression, the discovery that her cancer had returned, and the events the led the charge for legal action which made history. 

How Women Rise

Sally Helgesen & Marshall Goldsmith

"Your definition of 'rising' is always going to be personal, individual to you"

Do you hesitate about putting forward ideas? Are you reluctant to claim credit for your achievements? Do you find it difficult to get the support you need from your boss or the recognition you deserve from your colleagues?

If your answer was 'yes' to any of these, this book will aim to help you to get back on track. Its inspiring and practical, identifying 12 common habits that can help you overcome future  obstacles. In the process, it points the way to a career that will satisfy your ambitions and help you make the difference you want to make in the world.

Let Loose!

Loose Women

"It is ok to sometimes feel insecure. Everyone occasionally feels out of their depth."

Marriages, divorces, relationships, childbirth, dating, body image, sex... the Loose Women panel have an unrivalled wealth of experience.

In this heart-warming, frank and often hilarious book, they offer their valuable knowledge to help you navigate the pitfalls of modern life. this book is an honest and entertaining guide to handling the ups and downs of life as a 21st-century woman.