What are Selena Gomez's recommended books?

After Kendall Jenner and Emily Ratajkowski's reading tips, it's now time to take a look at Selena Gomez's bookshelf. The American singer, actress, producer and entrepreneur has often been spotted with a notebook in her hand. Writing is an essential part of her work, as she writes most of her song lyrics herself. This aspect is highlighted in her documentary "Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me" and reinforced in an interview on The Kelly Clarkson Show. "It's the best therapy," Gomez says of writing. Over the years, her songs have told of love, acceptance, turmoil and more, leading millions to find themselves in her words. Among its most heartfelt struggles is the popularisation of mental health, which is essential to living peacefully with the world. This initiative is also pursued through the Rare Impact Found, which she established with the support of the White House.

During her time of childbirth (2020), she recommended series, movies, podcasts and books to keep her company via her Instagram account TV. Shining through them is a desire to share messages of hope and change, not novels but real insights into the world and how it can be interpreted. From true stories to books about personal growth, these are texts that have helped her stay positive - let us take a look together at what they are.

Becoming - Michelle Obama (2018)

 

This powerful memoir takes the reader on a journey through Michelle Obama's life, from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her time as First Lady of the United States. With determined honesty, Obama recounts both the triumphs and disappointments of her life, offering insights into her work as an advocate for women and girls and her efforts to create a more inclusive White House. Her inspiring story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of staying true to yourself. Selena Gomez openly supports the work of Michelle Obama, even going so far as to join her campaign team at the 2022 Culture of Democracy Summit.

 

Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe (2019)

In these pages you can learn to recognise and interpret the secret language of the universe. Stories of people who have experienced uncanny revelations and inexplicable coincidences are used to illustrate how the mystical becomes part of everyday life. This is an inspiring and practical book that provides comfort and motivation, propelling the reader towards love, joy and a whole new way of living.

 

The Undocumented Americans - Karla Cornejo Villavicencio (2020)

This text explores the hidden lives of undocumented American immigrants through a deeply personal and revolutionary portrait of a nation. The author delves into the stories of her acquaintances while also revealing the secrets of her own life. From the cleaners at Ground Zero in New York to those seeking medical help in Miami, these stories are full of love, magic, pain and vulgarity. Through powerful narratives and insightful descriptions, one can discover what it means to be an undocumented American in today's society.

Building a life worth living: A Memoir - Marsha Linehan (2020)

 

In this extraordinary and inspiring memoir, Linehan describes how, at the age of eighteen, she began an abrupt downward spiral from popular teenager to young woman with a suicide attempt. After several unhappy years in a mental institution, Linehan vowed that if she could get out of emotional hell, she would find a way to help others get out of it too and build lives worth living.

How to Become Fearless: In Love, Work and Life - Arianna Huffington (2006)

The author explores the ways in which anxiety affects women's lives and the steps anyone can take to overcome it. She observed her own teenage daughters and noticed in them some of the same fears they once suppressed - like "How attractive am I?", "Do people like me?", "Do I have the courage to speak my mind?" - Arianna Huffington felt compelled to explore the issue and the impact of fear. Through stories from her own experiences and with contributions from Nora Ephron, Diane Keaton and many others, she reveals the moments of extraordinary strength, courage and resilience that come from facing and overcoming fear. Her book shows us how to become courageous from the inside out: from feeling good in your own skin to achieving your goals in love and career to changing the world.