8 Important Books Every Feminist Mother Should Read

How we see the world is influenced in a big way by our early childhood. While it’s important not to pressure yourself in parenting, there are some key aspects of parenting that feminism cares about.
These books touch on the balance between success and parenting as a mother, single parenting, and the unique issues that mothers have faced in the past. These stories are inspirational and proclaim the strength we mothers have when it comes to raising our children. So don’t be put off by the ‘how-to’ guides that set unrealistic expectations. These 8 books on motherhood tell you all you need to know as a feminist mother.

#1 Slay Like A Mother by Katherine Wintsch

A revelatory, inspirational guide for mothers to crush their never enough mentality and slay every day!

Katherine Wintsch knows firsthand the self-doubt that rages inside modern moms. As founder and CEO of The Mom Complex, she has studied the passions and pain points of moms worldwide to help some of the largest brands develop innovative new products and services. As a working mom of two, she was running in an exhausting cycle of never enough? not strong enough, not thin enough, not patient enough, not mom enough.

“Brave, supportive, and insightful, the stories and advice in this book will encourage you to live more confidently, enjoy the present, and become your best self ― as a woman, a mother, and beyond.”

As featured in the Wall Street Journal and Parade.com

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#2 Roots and Wings by Margery Kraus

A child of immigrants, Margery Kraus knew the value of hard work from an early age. Graduating from college before she had finished high school, she learned to be a risk taker. As a young wife and mother coming of age in the 1960s, she faced plenty of people who told her, “You can’t do that.” But in the end, she did: she founded APCO Worldwide, a global consulting firm headquartered in Washington, DC, specializing in public affairs, communication, and business consulting for major multinationals.

Under her leadership, the company grew from nothing to almost $150 million in revenues. In Roots And Wings, Kraus shares the ten lessons she learned from motherhood and leadership that guided her along the way―an inspiration to all seeking to overcome obstacles, achieve career and personal success, and do the right thing.

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#3 We live for the We by Dani McClain

Dani McClain has written this book on black women raising their children. The book focuses on daughters and how dangerous it is for a black mother to raise a daughter. It enlightens the harsh reality of our society. Even in the modern world, people are not accepting that everyone is equal. The book came out in October 2019

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#4 Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill Collins

Despite the burden of gender discrimination and racialism, black women have contributed to the world. The book highlights the efforts of black women, including some of the famous figures such as Bell Hooks, Alice Walker, Audre Lorde, and Angela Davis. No doubt, Patricia Hill Collins has produced a revolutionary book.

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#5 Secret Daughter by Shilpi Somaya Gowda

Shipi Somya Gowda wrote this beautiful story of a mother who gave her daughter to an orphanage. She wanted to secure her daughter from society as she feared they might kill the newborn. A Californian couple adopted the little girl, and the story follows both the families. The book highlights the efforts of a mother and a bond between a daughter and mother.

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#6 Searching for God in the Garbage by Bracha Goetz

Experience what goes on inside the mind of a feminist Harvard grad who broke the habits that were imprisoning her in this raw and candid memoir about overcoming food addictions and learning to value motherhood. How did she fill the inner emptiness? By nourishing her soul.

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#7 Maxed Out By Katrina Alcorn

Motherhood today is tough. Moms face career demands, children’s needs, and societal expectations. The author of Maxed Out shares her journey through having it all and yet feeling overwhelmed and depressed. She helps other moms realize they’re not alone. This book offers perspective and hope for surviving that becomes growing that becomes thriving as a mom.

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#8 Desert Fox by the Sea by Christine Sloan Stoddard

This collection of short stories and narrative poems features kick-ass female protagonists, including very strong and honest mothers.

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