Books as a source of inspiration

On International Women's Day on March 8, MASTERS is making a selection of books in which the experiences of powerful women are shared.

Now that the sunny weather is here, we can move to the park or terrace to dive into the books. Of International Women's Day on March 8 M a selection of books in which experiences of powerful women are shared to be a source of inspiration for many. Text: Patrick Stoffer

Judas – Astrid Holleeder

Who doesn't know him: the infamous criminal Willem Holleeder. In the book Judas sister Astrid Holleeder describes her experiences with brother Willem. About the brave decision she made with sister Sonja Holleeder in 2013 to stand up to their brother. The book takes the reader to Willem's years of terrorizing, threatening and extorting the family and the time when she risked her own life as her brother's confidant, with the aim of putting him behind bars for life. A true, exciting and compelling book where no detail is left undiscussed.

Becoming – Michelle Obama

One of the most famous, inspiring women in the world, her book Becoming takes her readers from her childhood on the south side of Chicago to her years as an executive, balancing the demands of motherhood and work to her time in White House. House. Becoming provides an insight into the life of a woman who endured many trials with knowledge and inspiration. A story that inspires you to do the same.

The moment of lift – Melinda Gates

In her inspiring debut, Melinda Gates delves into the relationship between women's emancipation and successful societies. Based on her years of commitment to women's rights, such as the right to birth control, emancipation in the workplace and the elimination of all forms of sexism, she paints a picture of the enormous possibilities there are to bring about change. And perhaps even more importantly: we can do our part ourselves. For the book, Melinda spoke to many women all over the world.

City full of balloons – Femke van der Laan

 Femke van der Laan wrote weekly in Het Parool for a year about her life in Amsterdam after the death of her husband: Amsterdam mayor Eberhard van der Laan. Her columns were read and shared many times. City full of balloons is a loving and moving sketch of grief in everyday life