A Beautiful Mind
The Art of RejectionBy Hayley and Michael DiMarco Revell Books $9.99US
Rejection? You heard correctly. It’s an unavoidable part of life and knowing how to handle yourself may just be one of the most important life lessons—so why not laugh while you pick up vital tips. Even though The Art of Rejection is about dating, it can easily be applied to everything in life. Oh, who are we kidding?! This is exactly the book you need to get over that last jerk that broke up with you. It’ll help take all that negativity out of the event. Truly an interesting concept, n’est pas?
Becoming Myself
By Willa Shalit, Hyperion Press $22.95
It appears that co-founding V-Day, the international movement to end violence against women, was not enough of an achievement for author Willa Shalit. This amazing woman has put together an inspirational collection of first-hand accounts that reveal what it’s like to be a girl. Maya Angelou, Kate Winslet, Meryl Streep, and several pioneering women of the last century, tell their stories to inspire and give you strength. Pick it up when you’re feeling down.
I’m Beautiful, Dammit! By Rachel Caplin, Terrace Publishing $22.95
Rachel Caplin has been through it all. Tons of self-doubt, the weirdest food rituals, hang-ups, and so much exercise you’ll feel the burn as you read! You will laugh, cry, laugh, and then cry from laughing while reading that all women (even celebrities) feel bad about their bodies at one time or another. The secret is to embrace yourself. No, really. Albeit a tough task, this is necessary reading and should then be passed along to your best girls for discussion. Don’t forget to check out Caplin’s web site while she takes you on her curvaceous quest—www.curvOlution.com
photography: Arash Moallemi
