By PEAKLIFE
08-Mar-2022
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we recommend three autobiographical works that showcase a range of female experiences and offer anecdotal insights that serve as lessons for building a life well-lived.
Becoming by Michelle Obama
Sach Kahun Toh by Neena Gupta
A masterclass in living life on your own terms, Sach Kahun Toh is a refreshingly candid overview of the unconventional personal and professional life of one of India’s most endearing public personas. Actor Neena Gupta takes the reader through an eventful journey spanning from a childhood spent in Central Delhi to breaking into Mumbai’s film industry, her decision of being a single parent, and her eventual rise to stardom; articulating the multiple trials and triumphs along the way with her signature wit and candour, in this delightfully readable memoir.
Educated by Tara Westover
Having never stepped foot in a classroom, Tara Westover escaped a survivalist family and embarked on a journey of intellectual expansion at the age of 16. This mesmerising account of her life deconstructs her relentless pursuit of knowledge, which ultimately resulted in earning a PhD from Cambridge University. A fascinating tale of a woman’s courage and her discovery of the transformative power of education, this memoir is inspirational for anyone who has contemplated the importance of self-determination.