Letter to My Younger Self: Inspirational Women

by Jane Graham, Jane Graham

Over 15 years ago, The Big Issue began to ask well-known figures from the worlds of entertainment, politics, literature, business and more, one simple

If you could write a letter to your younger self, what would it say?

This collection of 70 inspiring, moving and honest interviews includes Billie Piper on feeling burnt out, Monica Ali on self-belief, Mica Paris on sudden loss, Nancy Sinatra on marrying young, Fearne Cotton on battling imposter syndrome, Alesha Dixon on risk-taking and so much more.

ALL ROYALTIES FROM SALES OF THIS BOOK GO TO THE BIG ISSUE.

Genres: Nonfiction

293 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 27, 2022

Reviews

[Emmy B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

So many of these made me cry and felt very relatable. I'm not sure what else to say, except that I think anyone, man or woman, would find something interesting and revealing in these essays.

[Katie Storr · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book made me feel distinctly human, and not alone. I felt warm reading about other women’s lives and it reminded me that every person you meet has their own story to tell.

There is an interesting insight into the world of Hollywood but I particularly enjoyed hearing from the women in politics and also Dame Steve Shirley’s letter.

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

What would I say to my younger self? Life is so much more than you think and, in some ways, so much simpler. Also, your eyebrows are absolutely fine. Chill.

8/10 - it was good/does what it says on the tin. Maybe more diversity next time?

[Oana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this, and I think this would make a good read for young women who don't have the vision of what may come later in life or the strength to abandon toxic situations fearing there's no choice for them. Also, I loved to notice the difference in perspective, as well as the universal experiences us women have.
The book made me reflect on my own journey too and I'm happy to say I'm really proud of it.

[Charlotte Biddle · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars. Loved this book, peppered with women I've looked up to in the past giving their 16 year old selves advice. Able to read in bitesize chunks, would make a good coffee table book. A real range of women too. Raises money for the big issue. It would have helped to have photos of each person as I'm bad with names

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

All great stories from amazing women but I feel my choice of eaudiobook was not the best for this title. To do it justice I feel it is a coffee table column you can dip into at random style of read. In eaudiobook the wonderful individual looks at life tend to just roll over each other a bit.

[Xrysa Ser · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book, excellent idea, very relatable

[Joanne Vickery · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book. So many stories that are uplifting and then moments of heartbreak. Some of these women I connected to through their story. I want to read more!!!