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Elaine The herself Houston Turner into a fashion knows book. a designer, little about who pouring specializes in leather bags and shoes, recently released her first book, “Breaking the Glass Slipper: Debunking the Myths That Hold Women Back.” Writing the book was therapy, she said, and it helped her deal with demands of being an entrepreneur, being married (to husband Jim of 21 years) and being a mother to two children, including a daughter with special needs. She and her husband are partners in the business. In rare moments of quiet time, Turner steals away to read, mostly books by inspiring women. Here are three of them. “Present by “I peace loved Shauna in this an Over Niequist incredibly book Perfect” because authentic she expresses her search for and way. impactful It’s written in an essay form, and you feel as if you are walking alongside a dear friend on her journey toward deeper selfawareness and transformation.” “The Bright Hour” by Nina Riggs “I couldn’t put this book down and read it in an entire weekend. It’s a profound memoir depicting Nina’s battle with metastatic breast cancer. I was touched to my core by the poignancy of her words. She is a master wordsmith and erudite in her thirst for books, poetry and literature.” “Leap Frog” by Nathalie Molina Niño “This was a great read! Being an entrepreneur myself, I felt inspired by Nathalie’s wisdom, passion and heart. She speaks from the heart about aligning the life you want with your ambitions because success means something different to everyone. This resonated with me as I engage further on my journey as an entrepreneur.”