The three bestselling books below takes a look at the pressures Americans are affected by daily. They are written for and by people who have struggled with their own battles and are here to help you along your own journey of self-discovery and improvement. From mental health, to self-confidence, these stories will resonate and inspire you to keep an open mind and open heart for yourself as well for others around you.
#Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso
As one of the richest self-made women in the world, a title given by Forbes in 2016, Sophia Amoruso had very humble beginnings. She left high school before completion, shoplifted, hitchhiked, and dumpster dived for leftover food. In #Girlboss, Amoruso recounts her story from hitting rock bottom to becoming the founder of Nasty Gal – a retailer that sells in over 60 countries, and the CEO of Girlboss Media. In Girlboss, Amoruso will inspire you to turn towards your differences as fuel for your breakthrough.
“Rather than present a get-rich-quick manual or a list of business tips, Amoruso teaches the innovative and entrepreneurial among us to play to our strengths, learn from our mistakes, and know when to break a few of the traditional rules.” – Vanity Fair
Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions by Russell Brand
Russell Brand is known for his performances in films such as “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and “Get Him to the Greek”, but what most viewers do not know is his battle with drugs, alcohol, sex, money, love, and fame. In this biography, Brand is incredibly open and honest about his experience. He provides readers with the insight he gained and actions he takes that has helped him stay sober for the past 16 years. Brand will inspire you take charge of your mental and physical health.
“Russell Brand brings an exhaustive and profound understanding of what it means to be felled by addiction and how to stand back up again. It is potentially there in all of us.” – Men’s Health
What Made Maddy Run by Kate Fagan
“The Secret Struggles and Tragic Death of an All-American Teen” is written beneath the title on the cover. This book takes a close look at the life of Maddy Holleran, who had the perfect life on cover. But beneath the beautiful smile, popular demeanor, and intelligence, the star athlete suffered from a crippling depression that drove her to end her life at just 19 years old. What Made Maddy Run will make you re-evaluate lives of people you may think are perfect; the book will encourage you to recognize the pressures that teens are susceptible to and are suffering from.
We recommend these three stories because they are raw and insightful. In #Girlboss you can learn to be your own hero while you allow your gut and intuition to be your guide. In Recovery: Freedom From our Addictions, you will look at your past and take charge of your present, while preparing for the future. In What Made Maddy Run, you will change your perception of the perfect lives of others, to seek understanding instead of differences.
