Just like that, Jaouad’s dreams were shattered, and she spent the next four years in a hospital bed, fighting for her life. The diagnosis was leukemia, with a 35% chance of survival. Not long after, she was struck with an itch, which led to extreme fatigue, and later, a trip to the doctor. She was preparing for life in the real world as a war correspondent. Suleika Jaouad had just graduated from college, fallen in love, and moved to Paris. Themes of hardships, trauma, and illness are at the core of these unforgettable memoirs, but each one leaves us with a message, that overcoming and becoming is possible, even throughout the most difficult of times. These 14 significant memoirs, written by global leaders like Michelle Obama, Joan Didion, and Malala Yousafzai are not only inspirational but also transformative. One of the many ways women have inspired women is through the power of words, specifically in the form of books. The Government of Canada’s theme for IWD 2022 is Women Inspiring Women. Today is International Women’s Day (IWD), a global celebration of the many economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
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