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Heidi Stevens: 10 books I loved and learned from in 2018 — all written by women

While a few big books hogged the limelight this year (Michael Wolff's "Fire and Fury," Bob Woodward's "Fear"), a handful of others went about their business helping us live more present, more deliberate, more empathetic, more purpose-driven lives.

Here are 10. They're all written by women.

"How To Be a Happier Parent: Raising a Family, Having a Life, and Loving (Almost) Every Minute," by KJ Dell'Antonia: The former Motherlode blogger for The New York Times offers permission and encouragement for parents to prioritize their own joy and fulfillment, even (especially?) when their children's lives aren't picture-perfect. Get more

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