
Are you in the mood for some nonfiction, female-fueled,Ā fierce life inspiration from the publishing worldās most powerful voices? Here are the eight memoirs you simply must include on your fall reading list this season.

Iām the One Who Got Away: A Memoir by Andrea Jarrell
Andrea Jarrell and her mother share an unusual bond, especially given the fact they were both on the run from the same violent man ā except, the abuse didnāt end with him. For any fierce female who has found herself in an abusive situation, this one hits home.

Weāre willing to bet that Glennon Doyleās riveting bestselling memoir has already impacted your life ā hence why the paperback release is something to be celebrated. A gorgeous exploration of self and how the obstacles in life are only opportunities to build character, Love Warrior will leave you swooning (again).

A glowing insight into the 1950’s when the nursing profession took a stark transition from aĀ mere helper, to the physicians, to an applauded independent career, Nightingale Tales is the most spectacular portrayal ofĀ the nursing field in years.

It Never Ends: Mothering Middle-aged Daughters by Nan Fink Gefen and Sandra ButlerĀ
When mothers enter the last decade of their lives, the relationship between their daughters often take an irreversible change ā but the mothering never really stops. A touching and enlightening read for every mother-daughter duo, this one is best enjoyed alongside an ample amount of tissues.

But My Brain Had Other Ideas by Deb Brandon
This brave exploration details one womanās battle with cavernous angiomas (and the routine surgeries and emotional struggles that resulted from it). A rare glimpse into combatting, understanding, and recovering from a neurological struggle, But My Brain Had Other Ideas will leave every reader in awe of the authorās courage.

Quiet the Rage by Richard W. Burke
Have you ever discovered an emotional reaction often fueled the fire of the problem itself? Quiet the Rage is for the person who wants to transform the part of themselves that prevents them from spreading peace, love, and positivity ā and if not for you, then perhaps for your MIL or co-worker.

Motherhood Reimagined by Sarah Kowalski
Motherhood rarely ever goes as planned, but author Sarah Kowalski learned that earlier than most: during conception, pregnancy, and taking on the path of being a single mom. A gorgeous story of the unconditional love that blossoms for a child ā in even less-than-conventional situations ā Motherhood Reimagined will leave every mama touched.

You Canāt Buy Love Like That by Carol Anderson
Being yourself isnāt an easy task, but being yourself as a lesbian in a fundamentalist Christian household in 1960’s America is a pure nightmare. Author Carol Anderson divulges her stunning journey as she discovers personal power, feminism, and the compelling love that gave her courage: love for herself.

Our Grand Finale: A Daughterās Memoir by Laraine Denny Burrell
Laraine Burrell barely makes it back toĀ England to see her father before he passes away ā but the haunting grief and guilt that follows nearly consumes her. The remedy? Tell the story of his exceptional life so heās never forgotten. For anyone who has ever reeled from the gnawing pain of loss, this reading experience will be your gain.

Lost in the Reflecting Pool by Diane Pomerantz
If youāre looking for a heart-wrenching and dark portrayal of love gone completely off the rails, Lost in the Reflecting Pool by Diane Pomerantz will have you riveted and shocked. Diane, a psychologist, falls in love with a brilliant psychiatrist, Charles, and the two are immediately confronted with the painstaking process of managing infertility and adoption. They forge a path through this difficult time and ultimately create a family, but infertility was just the beginning of a painful and twisted road. Charles reveals himself to be cruel and controlling and at Dianeās most critical time of need, an emotional abuser and narcissist. This memoir will tear at your heart and ultimately teach you the strength women possess in the face of unimaginable circumstances.
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