These are the Books That Will Change Your Life, According to Successful Women
- Melissa Mondesir

- Jan 7, 2019
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 18

A new year is officially upon us, which means it’s time to add some of the best books of the year to your to-read pile. From highly anticipated debuts written by up-and-female authors to financial prep books by some of the most well-known women in the industry, there are enough books on this list to keep even the most voracious of readers occupied for the better part of spring.
The authors range from women of power, entrepreneurs, and even a YouTube star (talk about #goals). By the last page of each of these great career books, you’ll be a different person.
In other words, you will be incredibly inspired. So, whether you’re in school, just started a new job, or you’re a self-made entrepreneur, add these books to your reading list for a more holistic, healthy and goal-oriented approach to healthy living in 2019.
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For a Smarter Life
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In her memoir, Michelle Obama invites listeners into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her – from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work to her time spent at the world’s most famous address.

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For Professional Inspiration
You Are a Badass®: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome LifeYou Are a Badass®: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life 16
For the Creative In Us
Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own PersonYear of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person 16.99
For a Healthy Attitude
The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living (The Happiness Institute Series)The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living (The Happiness Institute Series) 19.99
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Harper Perennial Modern Classics)Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Harper Perennial Modern Classics) 16.99
Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and InventionCreativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention 16.99
For Sustainable Health
Fat for Fuel: A Revolutionary Diet to Combat Cancer, Boost Brain Power, and Increase Your EnergyFat for Fuel: A Revolutionary Diet to Combat Cancer, Boost Brain Power, and Increase Your Energy 27.99
Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional FoodDeep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food 27.99
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