"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." - Joseph Addison
I absolutely enjoy reading! Diving into a new book is something that I truly love. Give me a glass of red wine, nice comfy blanket, good book, and I'm one happy lady.
Today I'm sharing a few of my favorite books and a lesson they each taught me. Also, I promise to not give away too much of the stories! :)
Gabrielle's book is amazing! Being able to read about her life and main lessons were great. I've been a huge fan of Gabrielle for years - from her movies to NY&C clothing line, she is fantastic. Her book of essays were so extremely honest and personal. From her sharing her horrid experience of being raped at her job when she was 19, to the racial experiences growing up and now raising sons. The book was a honest and transparent look into her life. I absolutely loved how vulnerable she was and spoke up on many life situations one may typically shy away from.
Chip and Joanna are one of my favorite couples. I love their show Fixer Upper, and watching how well they work together. This book offers a super detailed look into their lives and marriage. The story begins with their first "fixer upper", and how they evolved personally as well as a couple. There are so many twists and turns in their story that ultimately show how they get to where they are today. Their love story is super inspiring and motivated me in so many ways within my marriage.
Charlamagne is absolutely hilarious, and every morning I listen to him on The Breakfast Club. When I found out he would be releasing a book, it was a must-have. Charlamagne shares his success story, and how all of the many things he ensured shaped his perspective and career today. Combining his personal story with advice, Charlamagne's brutal honesty hits home to readers while providing comical anecdotes. I'm really looking forward to his follow-up book later on this year.
What are some of your favorite books?
Enjoy!
XO, Analise