Ladies love a tearjerker, an “aha!” moment and a reason to relate to strong female writers; they pour over the stories of others and dissect their own lives in comparison. And while the Scarlett O’Haras of the past expressed themselves in love letters, today’s inspirational women take to computers, PDA’s and social networking sites. The result: five motivational books for the modern woman. Whether these must-reads make you laugh, cry or both, you’ll find yourself enthralled and inspired.
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Ladies love a tearjerker, an “aha!” moment and a reason to relate to strong female writers; they pour over the stories of others and dissect their own lives in comparison. And while the Scarlett O’Haras of the past expressed themselves in love letters, today’s inspirational women take to computers, PDA’s and social networking sites. The result: five motivational books for the modern woman. Whether these must-reads make you laugh, cry or both, you’ll find yourself enthralled and inspired.
BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HOT PLACE: WHY FIFTY IS NOT THE NEW THIRTY
By: Tracey Jackson
As much as we love to euphemize aging, there are some milestones that just can’t be disguised. No 30-year-old is openly having hot flashes; they’re not wrestling with crow’s feet and colonoscopies either. So, no, 50 is not the new 30. Jackson’s hysterical book delves into the midlives of women in their 50s and encourages them to embrace their ages, hormone-replacement creams and all.