My takeaway from this preview has been singular and simple: I need to buy this book in print. A second takeaway has just manifested: I need to buy multiple copies and give them to my friends. A lot of these books exist in the market today and it's fantastic. They are filling needs - somewhat desperate needs. What I liked about this book in particular is the focus on diverse individuals - women, female-identifying, and gender nonconforming. Really fantastic selection of highlighted women include women of color - both racially and ethnically - wide ranging. Also, I love the idea of asking women to describe and define their own versions of femininity, challenging social norms and what they/we have grown up defining ourselves against. Really special. Highly recommended.

You had me at Badass Babe.

I expected this to be part journal, part self help book. And while that's mostly what it is, it also includes loads of information about strong women in history. Women in sports, women in science. Activists, inventors, just badass women in general.

And sprinkled in is plenty to keep your mind active, your soul calmed, and your spirit cleansed. From self care to self expression, there's loads to see and do here. This would make an excellent 2018 self care journal.