Sheryl Sandberg Books
Sheryl Sandberg is the chief operating officer of Facebook and formerly a vice president at Google as well as the chief of staff of US Secretary of the Treasury, Larry Summers. In 2011, she was ranked the fifth most powerful woman in the world by Forbes.
What's Lean In about?
Through a combination of entertaining anecdotes, solid data and practical advice, Lean In (2013) examines the prevalence of and reasons for gender inequality both at home and at work. It encourages women to lean into their careers by seizing opportunities and aspiring to leadership positions, as well calling on both men and women to acknowledge and remedy the current gender inequalities.
Who should read Lean In?
- Anyone interested in understanding and remedying inequality at work
- Anyone who struggles with the challenges and expectations of combining a career with family
- Anyone – female or male – looking for solid career advice
Option B
What's Option B about?
Option B (2017) is based on the personal experiences of Sheryl Sandberg who, after losing her husband, fell into a period of deep mourning. However, Sheryl’s story is not one of despair; it’s one of perseverance, and of emerging from a horrible experience even stronger than before. Discover what Sheryl learned about the grieving process and how she was able to reclaim her joy, find meaning in life – and death – and move on.
Who should read Option B?
- Grief counselors
- Readers experiencing personal hardship and mourning
- Parents, friends and lovers who want to be supportive