At Parnassus Books for Business, we know women rock! We are part of a woman-owned and women-led venture to bring authors and ideas to your team. And this March, PB4B is proud to celebrate women’s voices, sharing inspiring books for women’s history month.
These books celebrate women’s resilience, intelligence, and transformative power across science, history, professional development, finance, health, and personal growth. They remind us that women’s stories are not just side notes—they are fundamental to understanding our shared human experience.
Here are the books we are reading this Women’s History Month. Let these books inspire you to recognize, celebrate, and amplify women’s voices and achievements!
In Sisters in Science, Olivia Campbell reveals the extraordinary journey of four women physicists who escaped Nazi Germany. Hedwig Kohn, Lise Meitner, Hertha Sponer, and Hildegard Stücklen faced unimaginable challenges, yet they persevered, revolutionizing physics and paving the way for future generations of women in science.
Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle’s What’s Her Name is a powerful exploration of women’s forgotten contributions. From Fatima al-Fihri, who founded the world’s first university, to Ching Shih, the most successful pirate in history, this book brings to light 80 remarkable women whose stories have been overlooked.
The Broken Rung, by Kweilin Ellingrud, Lareina Yee, and María del Mar Martínez, senior partners and McKinsey & Co., exposes the systemic barriers women face in the workplace. The book reveals a stark reality: women do better in school, but men get more value from their workplace experience than women do. The book offers crucial insights into building “experience capital” to overcome these challenges.
Dasha Kennedy’s Moving Beyond Broke addresses the unique financial challenges faced by Black women. Drawing from her personal journey, Kennedy provides accessible, witty guidance for taking control of personal finances and building generational wealth.
Dr. Sharon Malone’s Grown Woman Talk is a vital resource for women navigating healthcare. Especially powerful for women of color, the book offers practical advice on medical advocacy, health management, and understanding one’s body through different life stages.
Your Hidden Genius by Betsy Wills and Alex Ellison offers a scientific approach to understanding individual talents. Using the YouScience aptitude assessment, the book helps readers uncover their unique strengths and potential career paths.
For more ideas for Women’s History Month and bringing authors and ideas to your business, connect with us at business.parnassusbooks.net.
