What's On Your Bookshelf?
Here are inspiring and powerful books about personal finance by women that you may wish to add to your reading list.
Money, A Memoir by Liz Perle
Growing up, Liz Perle had a quiet relationship with money and was taught it was an impolite subject to discuss. When a sudden divorce left Perle with no home, employment, and a young child, she began to reassemble her life. In Money, A Memoir, Perle attempts to break the silence of money, adding her own story to the insights of psychologists, researchers, and more than 200 women. Perle discovered when she confessed her fears to other women, theirs came out as well. The memoir unfolds the subtle and profound influence of money on our personal and professional relationships.
The Healing Sorrow Workbook by Peg Elliott Mayo
Life is full of transitions that prove to be challenging. Whether you’re experiencing the death of a loved one, a debilitating illness, the departure of your children for college, or any other kind of loss, this book recaptures the ability to experience pleasure in life. Presented in the form of step-by-step exercises, the workbook includes 40 rituals to uplift those experiencing loss and sorrow.
A Canadian’s Guide to Money-Smart Living, by Kelley Keehn
In this guide, award-winning author Keehn provides step-by-step instructions on how to take control of your financial future starting with the basics, feeling comfortable with the topic of money in the household, and implementing practical everyday solutions. Keehn has also written books on fraud protection and is the financial authority on The Marilyn Denis Show.
On Grief And Grieving, by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
A Swiss-born psychiatrist and humanitarian, the late Kübler-Ross wrote her final book, On Grief And Grieving, to highlight practical wisdom, case studies, and personal experiences to explain how the process of grieving helps us live with loss.
From Surviving to Thriving by Dr. Amy D’Aprix
Internationally renowned lifestyle transition consultant, Dr. Amy shares her personal and professional experience to inspire and guide caregivers. Filled with powerful stories and tools, this book aims to enhance your relationships with the person you are caring for, your family and friends, and others associated with your caregiving experience.