Every once in a while we pick up a book that captivates us, changing the course of our thinking, setting new goals in our minds and What I told My Daughter is that next book. If you find yourself searching for that next book and you have a daughter or you are a daughter, don’t overlook this must-read: What I Told My Daughter: Lessons from Leaders on Raising the Next Generation of Empowered Women.
In a piece of writing that both entertains and captivates the heart and mind, “entertainment executive Nina Tassler has brought together a powerful, diverse group of women—from Madeleine Albright to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, from Dr. Susan Love to Whoopi Goldberg—to reflect on the best advice and counsel they have given their daughters either by example, throughout their lives, or in character-building, teachable moments between parent and child.” (via Simon and Schuster)
Could there be a more diverse group to set the stage for life lessons you’ll carry through a lifetime of raising a family? No matter what their perspective, each contributor to this poignant book comes in with one goal in mind, to share the most vital advice they can. Spread lessons that can be passed through generations to help build a society of women who are ready to lead by example, take center stage and most importantly, leave fear behind. Here’s a glimpse according to Simon and Schuster :
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- A college president teaches her daughter, by example, the importance of being a leader who connects with everyone—from the ground up, literally—in an organization.
- A popular entertainer and former child star urges her daughter to walk in her own truth, to not break glass ceilings if she yearns to nurture a family as a stay-at-home mother or to abandon a career if that’s her calling.
- One of the country’s only female police chiefs teaches her daughter the meaning of courage, how to respond to danger but more importantly how not to let fear stop her from experiencing all that life has to offer.
- A bestselling writer who has deliberated for years on empowering girls, wonders if we’re unintentionally leading them to believe they can never make mistakes, when “resiliency is more important than perfection.”
Have you been looking for your next read? Would you consider opening the pages of something so important and emotional as this? For any parent out there, knowing what to say and lessons to pass along is half the battle – it’s when your daughter leaves the nest – you want to know that she’s strong enough to face the world. You want reassurance that you’ve passed along the best guidance and advice to help her reach her fullest potential for a life well lived. Here’s a book that just might help you guide that process along.
