Books

"I also strongly advise that every young woman read the extraordinary collected quotes of Eleanor Roosevelt because they will guide you in so many areas of life." — Meera Gandhi

Jane Wurwand ON Books

Founder and Owner, Dermalogica

Q: Which book(s) has had the most significant impact on your life and why?

A: The book which really rocked my world most recently is the New York Times bestseller, Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl Wu-Dunn. This harrowing study of the world economy as it affects girls and women inspired me to launch our <joinFITE.org> initiative through The Dermalogica Foundation in January, 2011. Nick has ... READ MORE »

Bobbi Brown ON Books

Founder & CCO, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics

Q: What is one book that every young woman should read?

A: I wrote my sixth book, Beauty Rules, to empower young girls and to teach them that they should appreciate themselves early on. It’s important to experiment with makeup in order to find what suits your personality best. It should be a reflection of who you are. READ MORE »

Siiri Morley ON Books

Founding Partner, Prosperity Candle

Q: Which book(s) has had the most significant impact on your life and why?

A: Looking back, I would have to say it was Singing Away the Hunger by Mpho 'M'atsepo Nthunya. She is a woman from Lesotho who shares her story of hardships and perseverance. I read her book while in college in a class that was exploring the concept of the “feminization of poverty.” It was the first time I had ever seen poverty ... READ MORE »

Anita Sands ON Books

Chief Operating Officer, UBS Wealth Management Americas

Q: Which book has had the most significant impact on your life and why?

A: I think the book that had the most impact on me was The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch. The whole story behind Randy’s life and untimely death is truly inspirational. I saw a billboard once about the book and it said something like "Randy Pausch – Wrote a book on living, while dying." There are so many valuable lessons in ... READ MORE »

Rachel Lloyd ON Books

Founder & Executive Director, GEMS: Girls Educational & Mentoring Services

Q: If you were to write a book, what would it be about?

A: It would be about my life and the girls I serve and it would be called Girls Like Us and it would be available on Amazon.com right now! READ MORE »

Rachel Goldstein ON Books

President, Agent of Change

Q: If you were to write a book, what would it be about?

A: I am writing Agent Of Change: How To Rise Everyday And Believe You Can Make The World A Better Place (working title) READ MORE »