manakii's Must-Read Biographies & Memoirs

manakii, a female-founded and run company, celebrates the accomplishments of the women who came before us. There are often too many amazing stories that don’t receive the recognition they deserve. We’ve collected a list of the most inspirational and badass biographies we think every woman should read at least once in their lifetime.
If you’ve ever wondered, ‘How far can I go?” Read Reaching for the Moon The Autobiography of Katherine Johnson. Learn more |
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If you’ve ever pondered the question, “Who am I?” Read Wild by Cheryl Strayed. |
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If you’ve ever felt torn between two worlds Born Bright by C. Nicole Mason. |
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If you want to explore the story of how education can change your life Read Educated by Tara Westover. |
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If you’re looking for a story about resilience and redemption Read The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. |
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If you’re looking for an exhilarating and inspiring story that also satisfies your inner history nerd Read The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom. |
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If you want to discover the story of one of the most influential women in publishing and journalism. Read Katharine Graham's autobiography "Personal History". |
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If you want the read the female real-life version of Jack Ryan. Read The Widow Spy by Martha D. Peterson. |
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Author || McKenna Robertson