7 Seriously Inspiring Career-Boosting Books by Black Authors

You know reading can help you be successful. And while diving into any book will improve things like your concentration and communication skills, picking one that speaks to your career dilemma can help you gain new perspective.

1. If You’re Letting Fear Hold You Back: Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun, and Be Your Own Person by Shonda Rhimes

2. If You’re Looking for Motivation: The Road to Redemption: Overcoming Life’s Detours, Obstacles, and Challenges by Lucinda Cross

3. If You’re Moved By Powerful Stories of Transformation: The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcom X and Alex Haley

4. If You’re Going Through a Period of Uncertainty: What I Know For Sure by Oprah Winfrey

5. If You Want to Learn From Trailblazers: Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly

6. If You’re an Introvert: The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rae

7. If Your Goal Is to Be Financially Successful: The One Week Budget by Tiffany Aliche

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By Mike Minutoli
Mike Minutoli Senior Director, Career Education and Coaching