By now, you obviously know we love books. As a team we’ve been so inspired by books and so we thought it’d be cool to talk about our favourite reads and how they inspired us to be the people we are today. So read on to get some inspiring additions to your reading list.
If You Have To Cry, Go Outside by Kelly Cutrone
Celina, creative director CGD: “I bought this book at a point in my life where I didn’t know where I wanted to go, or what I wanted to be. It helped me to focus and figure out where I wanted to be and stop myself from being disappointed with my own success. Kelly had no house or money and somehow she made it, I found that really inspiring”
#Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso
“Again with this book I was inspired and motivated by an empowered woman who took charge. This book taught me that everything is possible if you have talent as long as you believe in yourself, it was fascinating to see how she built something so big!”
The Goddess Experience by Gisele Scanlon
Beth: Managing Editor, CGD: “I love fiction, I have an English Literature degree, so this was a tough decision for me. In terms of books that changed my perception, I bought The Goddess Experience when I was around 18, at that point in my life I was struggling to find my own identity, but I couldn’t put this book down. It gave me so many ideas for the creative things I wanted to do and showed me that a book doesn’t have to be just filled with words. I really absorbed every part of the book and it actually helped me decide to start getting serious about blogging.”
Write by Guardian Books
“I bought this after University when I was down and out and I loved the whole concept of a book written by huge authors, from Susan Hill to Margaret Atwood. I was particularly inspired by Al Kennedy’s rules because they work so well in life. ‘Defend yourself, defend your work, defend others and have humility.'”
It’s Not How Good You Are It’s How Good You Want To Be by Paul Arden
Emilie Editorial Intern, CGD: “This book helped me so much when I was very young and didn’t know where I was going. It’s a quick fix of motivation and it guided me in the direction of knowing that I want to create something and I want to believe in myself. I’ve grown my self-confidence a lot in the last 12 months, moved away from home, gained my independence, I started my blog and when I did I was so nervous I was almost sick. This book amongst so many other things helped me grow as a person.”
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
Regine Creative Intern, CGD: “Louisa is in a position where she’s settled, she’s unhappy, lives with her parents and is 27 years old. She gets a job looking after a guy called Will who used to be adventurous but had an accident that left him paralysed. Working together, she learns that life is never as bad as you think it is. They learn from each other and grow, and the main take away from it is that you should never settle and if you want to go somewhere or do something you should go for it, and embrace your dreams!”
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