This women's day, read these 6 inspiring accounts of triumph over patriarchy

• This women’s day, pickout books and drown yourself into the inspiring accounts of women.
  
• This week, we bring books that are real accounts of pioneering women and their achievements and lifestyle — to celebrate womanhood, their experiences and complexities.
  
• Here are a few books that will inspire you.

This women’s day, pickout books and drown yourself into the inspiring accounts of women.

Business Insider collates interesting books to read, giving an outlook on career and professional growth, setbacks and opportunities. This week, we bring books that are real accounts of pioneering women and their achievements and lifestyle — to celebrate womanhood, their experiences and complexities.

Studies show that reading a book for merely six minutes can reduce stress by over half as it releases tension in the muscles.

Here are a few books that will inspire you.

Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough

Blood Water Paint is an inspiring account of Artemisia Gentileschi, who was the first woman in the world to fight patriarchy. She took her sexualt assault case to court. The book talks about the courage, determination and need for speaking up for your rights.

The Colour Purple by Alice Walker

The story dates back to 1900s in rural Georgia where a young African American teenager finds herself a victim of sexual abuse by her own stepfather, who gets impregnated twice. Later, she ends up in a marriage which is just as abusive and finds herself as the stepmother to many young children. The title of the book refers to the colour of injury which is inflicted on many women in the novel. The novel is all about how she discovers love, her own sexuality and the strength of forgiveness.

Back Talk by Danielle Lazarin

Back talk is a collection of inspiring short stories of women on their unexpressed needs, thoughts and their desires to push the boundaries imposed by the society. “Getting to know these women on the page through Lazarin’s expert storytelling is bracing, galvanizing, electrifying,” reviews Patrick from Penguin Books Editorial.

Princess by Jean Sasson

The book is a true story of an anonymous yet spirited Saudi Arabian princess and her travails as she fights patriarchy and deep-rooted hatred for women in the society. She also treats readers with the rich history, culture and traditions of the Saudi society in addition to giving a sneak peek inside the women’s quarters and their dreary lives.

Burn it down: Women writing about anger

From sexism at the workplace to the impediments to personal growth, women have a lot to be angry on. Burn it down: Women writing about anger is a collection of essays from 22 writers who are frustrated with the society that refuses to accept emotions of a woman, basis gender norms. The book talks about male anger and violence, which acts as a barrier to the success of a woman.

The following is a book by climate activist Greta Thunberg.

No one is too small to make a difference

No one is too small to make a difference is a book by climate activist Greta Thunberg. The book includes a series of speeches made by her at the UN Climate Change Conference, the European parliament and at Extinction Rebellion protests — with a message that “change is coming”, whether we like it or not.

Much like her speeches, her book vents out the frustration on adults who have the power to bring changes.